Back
Titanopsis calcarea (Marloth) Schwantes
| Family Name: | Aizoaceae |
| Common Name: | Concrete Leaf, Sheep's Tongue, Carpet Leaf |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent forming mats. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Fleshy, grey or blue-green leaves are arranged in rosettes up to 7.5 cm wide. The 2.5 cm-long leaves have a truncated tip which is covered in tiny, pebble-like tubercles. |
| Flowers | Yellow to orange, funnel-shaped flowers (2 cm wide) have numerous stamens and narrowly elongated petals. |
| Fruit | The dry, dehiscent fruit is a brown capsule. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown in a sandy, well-drained soil with little organic matter. Water and feed very sparingly, using only a dilute fertilizer to feed it on rare occasion. Plants begin to flower at 2 years of age. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils, Poor Infertile Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Silver / Grey |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Rough, Thick |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Silver / Grey |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Rough, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Obovate) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Truncate |
| Foliar Base | Truncate / Square |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
|---|---|
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit , Capsule |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 33677 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 8091 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |