Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
mirabile
ID:
1295088

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 188. 1926.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294426

Common Names

  • Trichodiadema mirabile
  • Trichodiadema mirabilis
  • Trichodiadema mirabile

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Description

Trichodiadema mirabile (also called 'Fairy Crassula', among many other common names) is a small succulent shrub with grey-green leaves that have a white powdery coating. It is native to South Africa and is usually found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Trichodiadema mirabile is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichodiadema mirabile has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichodiadema mirabile is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial succulent that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate by cuttings, take stem cuttings and allow them to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Trichodiadema mirabile

Trichodiadema mirabile can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Trichodiadema mirabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichodiadema mirabile?

Trichodiadema mirabile

What is the common name of Trichodiadema mirabile?

Miracle Diadem

What type of plant is Trichodiadema mirabile?

A succulent

Species in the Trichodiadema genus

Species in the Aizoaceae family