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
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.
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