Namibia cinerea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Marloth) Dinter & Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 184. 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293659
Common Names
- Namibia Cinerea
- Cinerea Namibia
- Namibia Succulent
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Namibia cinerea (also called Ashy Namibia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a small, densely branched shrub with fleshy, grey-green leaves. It grows in rocky outcrops in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Namibia cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Namibia cinerea has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and round with a white center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Namibia cinerea is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It is best grown in well-draining soil and in a sunny location. It can be propagated through stem cuttings or division of the plant. Water sparingly and fertilize during the growing season.
Where to Find Namibia cinerea
Namibia cinerea can be found in South Africa.
Namibia cinerea FAQ
What are the common names of Namibia cinerea?
Ashen Namibia
What is the growth habit of Namibia cinerea?
It is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent with stems that spread outwards and root along the ground.
What is the flower color of Namibia cinerea?
The flowers are white to pale pink with yellow centers.
Species in the Namibia genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Rudolf Marloth (1855-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marloth' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001293659: Based on the initial data import