Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
meyeri
ID:
1294296

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwantes) Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
in Möller's Deutsche Gärtn.-Zeitung 42: . 1927.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293634

Common Names

  • Meyerophytum meyeri
  • Meyer's Meyerophytum
  • Meyer's Ice Plant

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Description

Meyerophytum meyeri (also called Meyerophytum meyeri, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers that grows in sandy soils in the winter rainfall region of South Africa. It is found in grassland, scrubland and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Meyerophytum meyeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Meyerophytum meyeri is yellow with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meyerophytum meyeri can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water the plant regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month.

Where to Find Meyerophytum meyeri

Meyerophytum meyeri can be found in South Africa.

Meyerophytum meyeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meyerophytum meyeri?

Meyerophytum meyeri

What is the common name of Meyerophytum meyeri?

Meyer's Ice Plant

What is the natural habitat of Meyerophytum meyeri?

Dry, rocky slopes and flats in the Western Cape of South Africa

Species in the Meyerophytum genus

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References