Leipoldtia calandra - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calandra
ID:
1294164
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 11. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293502
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leipoldtia calandra (also called 'Klapperboom', 'Limpompo', and 'Klapperbossie', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Northern Cape Province of South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leipoldtia calandra is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens, and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leipoldtia calandra is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leipoldtia calandra is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, place the cutting in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water it lightly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks. Leipoldtia calandra should be grown in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water the plant when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Leipoldtia calandra
Leipoldtia calandra is found in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Leipoldtia calandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leipoldtia calandra?
Leipoldtia calandra
What is the common name of Leipoldtia calandra?
None
What is the natural habitat of Leipoldtia calandra?
Deserts of Namibia and South Africa
Species in the Leipoldtia genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001293502: Based on the initial data import