Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
1293904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walgate

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 178. 1939.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293242

Common Names

  • Juttadinteria attenuata
  • Juttadinteria
  • Attenuata Juttadinteria

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Description

Juttadinteria attenuata (also called Attenuate Juttadinteria, among many other common names) is a small succulent shrub that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, grey-green leaves that grow in pairs and are covered with a white, powdery coating.

Uses & Benefits

Juttadinteria attenuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Juttadinteria attenuata is a small, pink, bell-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juttadinteria attenuata is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings. Take a cutting from the stem tip, remove the leaves from the bottom half of the stem, and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a potting mix of equal parts sand and potting soil. Water it lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny location. It should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Juttadinteria attenuata

Juttadinteria attenuata is native to South Africa. It is found in dry grassland, on rocky slopes, and in disturbed areas.

Species in the Aizoaceae family