Psammophora longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
1294432
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 201. 1930.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293770
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammophora longifolia (also called Long-leaved Psammophora, 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
Psammophora longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rock gardens. It is also used in containers and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with poor soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psammophora longifolia is yellow with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psammophora longifolia is a low-growing, succulent perennial that is native to the western and southern Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in the late spring or early summer. Allow the cuttings to dry out for a few days before planting them in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established. The plant will flower in the summer months.
Where to Find Psammophora longifolia
Psammophora longifolia can be found in South Africa.
Psammophora longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammophora longifolia?
Psammophora longifolia
What is the common name of Psammophora longifolia?
Long-leaved Psammophora
Where is Psammophora longifolia native to?
South Africa
Species in the Psammophora 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-0001293770: Based on the initial data import