Flora Detail
| Common Name | Clusterleaf Brightfig |
| Family | Aizoaceae (Vygies) |
| Date Observed | 06-12-2020 |
| Category | Succulents |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | 6607RG |
| Flowering Time | Summer |
| Colour | Pink to Mauve |
| Locations Observed | |
| Estuary | |
| Koppie | |
| Nature Reserve | Few |
| Small Holding | Few |
| Village | |
| Greater Rooiels | |
Lampranthus emarginatus
Information
Clusterleaf Brightfig
Clusterleaf Brightfig (Lampranthus emarginatus) Plantae ...Lampranthus emarginatus (cluster-leaf brightfig) is a hardy, low-growing South African succulent shrub, typically reaching up to 25 cm in height, known for its vibrant mauve to purple flowers and grey-green, triangular leaves with reddish tips. It thrives in full sun, sandy, well-drained soils, and is ideal for pots or groundcover.
Key Details and Cultivation:
Appearance: A mat-forming or slightly erect succulent shrublet with distinctive, minutely tuberculate (bumpy) leaves that have a sharp, triangular keel.
Flowers: Produces large, showy purple, mauve, or magenta flowers, blooming from late spring to early summer.
Climate & Hardiness: Prefers mediterranean climates; hardy to roughly 20-25°F (-6 to -4°C), making it suitable for USDA Zones 9 and above.
Watering: Requires minimal, infrequent watering. Soil must be allowed to dry out completely between waterings to prevent rot, particularly in summer.
Uses: Excellent for rock gardens, slopes, and containers.
Propagation: Easily grown from cuttings taken in summer.
Lampranthus emarginatus is often confused with L. glomeratus and is highly attractive to bees and flies. (information from AI)