Gasteria glauca
About
Gasteria glauca, the Kouga gasteria, is a succulent plant of the family Asphodelaceae native to the cliffs and rocky hillsides above the Kouga River, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is most closely related to the species G. ellaphieae, G. vlokii and G. nitida. The flowers of all four species are also nearly identical, displaying the signature “gastric”, stomach-shaped blossoms that earn the genus the name of Gasteria. The blossoms are a favorite among pollinators, such as bees, lepidopterans, hoverflies, hummingbirds and sunbirds.
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
How to use it
The Kouga gasteria is primarily valued for its ornamental beauty, making it a popular choice for succulent gardens. Its unique flowers attract various pollinators, contributing to the health of local ecosystems. Additionally, its ability to thrive in rocky, dry conditions makes it an excellent plant for xeriscaping.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Gasteria glauca
- Slug
- gasteria-glauca
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Genus
- Gasteria
- Species
- glauca
- Wikidata QID
- Q1495414
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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