Sarcozona praecox - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) S.T.Blake ex H.Eichler
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Suppl. J. M. Black, Fl. S. Austral.: 134. 1965.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294550
Common Names
- Sarcozona Praecox
- Praecox Sarcozona
- Praecox Sarcozona Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sarcozona praecox (also called Early Sarcozona, among many other common names) is an annual succulent plant that grows in salt marshes, beaches, and other coastal habitats. It has reddish stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to the coasts of the Pacific Northwest, California, and Baja California.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcozona praecox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarcozona praecox has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sarcozona praecox is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate full sun.
Where to Find Sarcozona praecox
Sarcozona praecox can be found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.
Sarcozona praecox FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcozona praecox?
Sarcozona praecox
What is the natural habitat of Sarcozona praecox?
Dry, sandy soils of the southwestern United States
What is the growth habit of Sarcozona praecox?
It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial
Species in the Sarcozona genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Hansjörg Eichler (1916-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Eichler' in the authors string.
Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001294550: Based on the initial data import