Lampranthus coccineus

Lampranthus coccineus

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Common Names

Rooi Vygie (afrikaans)
Rose vygie, Red brightfig (english)

Taxonomy

Family AIZOACEAE
Genus Lampranthus
Species coccineus
SA Plant Number
Basionym Lampranthus coccineus

Description

Lampranthus coccineus is a rare, hardy, evergreen, spreading succulent shrub with grey-green, linear, succulent leaves. It has a neat shape and masses of dazzling, glistening crimson flowers in late winter and spring. Bees and other important pollinating insects are attracted to these bright, pollen-rich flowers.

Plant on banks in a mixed succulent bed or containers.

Plant in full sun, and well-drained, sandy soil.

Plants need little care and can tolerate long periods of hot, dry conditions.

This plant is endangered due to habitat loss.

Size: up to 30cm

Wildlife

Pollen rich flowers:

Bees and other important pollinating insects are attracted to the brightly coloured, pollen-rich flowers.

Uses

Landscaping:
  • A great plant for sloped areas and mixed banks of succulents.
  • Good container plant.
  • Ideal indigenous succulent for rock gardens and retaining walls.

Distribution

Western Cape

Natural Habitat:

Saldanha Flats Strandveld, Swartland Granite Renosterveld, Swartland Alluvium Renosterveld, Hopefield Sand Fynbos, Sand Fynbos

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