Lampranthus reptans
Scientific name
A ground creeping succulent with a bright yellow or white flower (?) found in full sun in acid sandy soils in the flats.Grow from seeds in winter or summer.
Take cuttings after fruiting. Add bonemeal or compost to ensure health. Cuttings and runners can be rooted in situ at any time of the year. However it is always best in autumn, which is at the beginning of its growing season. Establishment of any plant is crucial and after the cuttings have been planted water thoroughly, as once established it is self-sustaining.
| Seedbank | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arundel Seedbank | 200 |
| Total | 200 |
| Nursery | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arundel Nursery | 8 |
| Fynbos Life | 4 |
| Total | 12 |
Conservation status: Near Threatened
This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.
Good potplant
Easy to grow
It provides food for:
Honeybees/flies
Lampranthus reptans is indigenous to: Cape Flats Sand Fynbos Cape Flats Sand Fynbos Cape Flats Dune Strandveld
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