Leipoldtia compacta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
1294165
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
in Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 129. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293503
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Leipoldtia compacta (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 compacta 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 compacta 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 compacta 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 compacta 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 compacta
Leipoldtia compacta is found in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Leipoldtia compacta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leipoldtia compacta?
Leipoldtia compacta
What is the common name of Leipoldtia compacta?
None
What is the natural habitat of Leipoldtia compacta?
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-0001293503: Based on the initial data import