Carpodetus arboreus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arboreus
ID:
588975
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lauterb. & K.Schum.) Schltr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 136 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588307
Common Names
- Carpodetus arboreus
- Arboreus Carpodetus
- Carpodetus Arboreus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carpodetus arboreus (also called Pigface, Hottentot Fig, Ice Plant, and Sour Fig, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and bright pink flowers. It is found in coastal areas, sand dunes, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia buchananii is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carpodetus arboreus is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carpodetus arboreus is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Carpodetus arboreus
Carpodetus arboreus is native to South Africa and can be found in coastal areas with sandy soils.
Carpodetus arboreus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carpodetus arboreus?
Carpodetus arboreus
What is the common name of Carpodetus arboreus?
Tree Carpodetus
What is the native range of Carpodetus arboreus?
New Zealand
Species in the Carpodetus genus
Species in the Rousseaceae family
Abrophyllum microcarpum, Abrophyllum ornans, Carpodetus amplus, Carpodetus arboreus, Carpodetus archboldianus, Carpodetus denticulatus, Carpodetus flexuosus, Carpodetus fuscus, Carpodetus grandiflorus, Carpodetus major, Carpodetus montanus, Carpodetus pullei, Carpodetus serratus, Cuttsia viburnea, Roussea simplex,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701290: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.