Roy. pH neutral (6.2 to 7.8). Cultivation and Propagation: It is of easy culture and can grow on window sills, verandas and in miniature succulent gardens where it is happy to share its habitat with other smaller succulent plants, or in outdoor rockeries.Growth rate: It is a relatively fast-growing plant that offsets freely to form small clusters quickly.Soil: It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and habitats, but prefers a very porous potting mix to increase drainage. Donate now to support the LLIFLE projects. Description: Gasteria pillansii var. A non-acid soil is ideal. Distribution: Western Cape, Namaqualand and southern Nambia. 6 more photos VIEW GALLERY. Gasteria have a natural defense mechanism against such fungal attacks and attack the invading organism and seal off the wounded spot. 194 plant name records match your search criteria Gasteria. Scientific Classification. Examples of Gasteria succulents: Africana Museum , Johannnesburg.8) Von Poellnitz, K. & Dinter, K. 1938. Common names include ox-tongue, cow-tongue, lawyer’s tongue and, occasionally, mother-in-law’s tongue. Feeding: The plants are fertilized only once during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to ½ the recommended strength. (L.) Haw. South Africa 1: 163 1910. Gasteria The succulent genus Gasteria is endemic to South Africa, growing in the dry regions of the south and south-eastern Cape. Gasteria neliana Poelln. The species also shares similarities with several other gasterias and closely resemble Gasteria disticha (from Southern Karoo), which has similar leaves but smaller gasteriform flowers of only 12-20 mm in length. nov." Kakteen und Andere Sukkulenten, 63: 239.9) Domitilla Raimondo “Red list of South African plants 2009” South African National Biodiversity Institute, 200910) F. Sajeva and M. Costanzo, “Succulents, The Illustrated Dictionary” Timber Press, Incorporated, 1997. Gasteria are susceptible to fungal infections, which usually appear as black spots on the leaves. Genus: Gasteria. Plant index of a new book blending superb photography with natural history, dealing with succulent and geophytic plants of the richest semi-desert on earth. "Cataloque of pictures in the Africana museum" Vol 2, 307-738. Seeds: Flattish 4-5 mm wide and 2,5 mm thick. Namaqua Gasteria, Mother-in-Law's Tongue, Lawyer's Tongue, Cow Tongue Cactus, Cattle Tongue. The soils are sandy and permeable. Remarks: There is considerable variation in Gasteria pillansii over the large distribution area in leaf and flowers size. (with some sun exposure the leaf develops a nice reddish tint and remain compact) During the hot summer months, the soil should be kept moist but not overly wet. Gasteria is a genus of succulent plants, native to South Africa (and the far south-west corner of Namibia). Pages in category "Gasteria pillansii" This category contains only the following page. Synonyms. The Plant List includes a further 56 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus Gasteria.We do not intend The Plant List to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Origin and Habitat: South Africa, northwestern part of Western Cape, Namaqualand and southern Nambia. Gasteria are often grouped with Haworthia because the plants have similar cultural requirements. The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It sometimes goes by the colloquial name “ox tongue,” after the long, rough texture of the leaves. First published in Trans. G. Gasteria pillansii; Media in category "Gasteria pillansii" The following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. Hardiness: During the winter months, water only when the soil becomes completely dry. 51073: GASTERIA CAESPITOSA FMA. Many varieties have warts; some are black while some are pastel colors. Description The flowers are rich in nectar.Blooming season: It is the only true winter rainfall species of this genus, flowering in summer from winter growth. Cattle tongue, Ox-tongue, Cow-tongue cactus. It grows in close proximity to many small succulent species and similarly camouflaged. The Plant List 2013. USDA hardiness zone 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C). Our plants are packaged with care, utilizing varying protective wrapping (depending on the cactus or succulent), such as newspaper and/or Styrofoam beads within a cardboard box. Soc. ernesti-ruschii is a dwarf form differentiated from the standard species by leaves smaller than 70 mm (up to 20 cm long in H. pillansii). ernesti-ruschii (Dinter & Poelln.) The Plant List includes 133 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus Gasteria.Of these 22 are accepted species names. : sometimes considered a distinct species, it has thick, fleshy, heavily spotted leaves. Statistics. Gasteria pillansii var. Gasteria pillansii Kensit. "Contributions to the African Flora: Gasteria pillansii., Kensit, n. (It is the only Gasteria of Namaqualand).Altitude: From close to sea level up to 1000 metres asl.Habitat: It grows in a dry winter rainfall region on sandstone, granite and shale rocky outcrops and quartz veins in succulent shrubland, often underneath shrubs or shrublets or in the shade of rocks, rarely in exposed or north-facing aspects. 2019. "Die erste Gasteria-art aus Sudwestafrika. “Gasterias of South Africa” Fernwood Press, Cape Town 3) Urs Eggli “Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants: Monocotyledons” Springer, 20014) Charles L. Scott “The genus Haworthia (Liliaceae): a taxonomic revision” Aloe Books, 19855) James Cullen, Sabina G. Knees, H. Suzanne Cubey “The European Garden Flora Flowering Plants: A Manual for the Identification of Plants Cultivated in Europe, Both Out-of-Doors and Under Glass” Cambridge University Press, 11/Aug/20116) Bolus, H. & Kensit, Louisa, 1909. ©2013-2020 LLIFLE - Encyclopedia of living forms. Low ambient humidity is always needed. Wet soil quickly causes root and stem rot, especially during chilly winter months. Gasteria pillansii. Common names include ox-tongue, cow-tongue, lawyer's tongue and, occasionally, mother-in-law's tongue. For best results, use a shallow pot. They can also grown from seed. : sometimes considered a distinct species, it has thick, fleshy, heavily spotted leaves. Gasteria pillansii var. View gallery. Trans. Common names: Namaqua gasteria (Eng. It is the form most often encountered in the trade and has been given the name 'Pongola'. 1994. Rainfall 25-200 mm per annum. They are flattened, stiff, and thick on many species and lead to common names, such as lawyer’s tongue, ox tongue, and cow tongue. Family: Asphodelaceae . Scientific name: Gasteria batesiana Rowley. : small forms with leaves smaller than 70 mm. This leaf should root within a month or two, and small plants will form at the leaf base. They are often grown in small clusters in wide, shallow dishes. 50923: GASTERIA MARMORATA VARIEGATED: LIL: $4.00: ... GASTERIA PILLANSII V ERNEST-RAUSCHII VARIEGATED: LIL: $7.50: Small growing, freely clustering with cream variegation. Frost hardy to -1°C (Or less). Soc. Less stomach-shaped than many other members of the genus, 25-45 mm long (mostly 35 mm), 6-8 mm in diameter with slender curved dull pink perianth, that becomes almost white near the apex with dark green lines running along the outer tepals into the out-curving tips, getting darker as they progress. Roots: Succulent, cylindrical (terete), few branched and short, varying in thickness and numbers from season to season, particularly as temperature and moisture levels change. Remarks: Gasterias are best planted in a shaded and airy part of the greenhouse, and not too close to the glass roof or sides of the house as the plants can overheat during hot spells.Propagation: Gasterias are easily propagated by the removal of offshoots or by leaf cuttings in spring or summer. Bibliography. Published online. Copyright © 2013-2020 World of Succulents. Summers are very hot with temperatures often reaching 40º C and light frost may occur in winter. Gasteria pillansii (Namaqua Gasteria) is stemless succulent with strap-shaped leaves in two opposite rows and is very variable in its… Succulentopedia Gasteria batesiana f. variegata (Knoppies Gasteria) Category: Cactus and Succulents. They may be a cutting, division or non-rooting plant. Over time, clusters will naturally enlarge as the mother plant sends off small plantlets… – See more at: How to Grow and Care for Gasteria. It proliferate from subterraneous stolons and forms clumps, with up to 150 plants per group and up to 1 m wide. It is easily grown in containers in a shady spot, but … Scientific Name. (in habitat November to April)Fruits: Capsules 15-23 long, 7 mm in diameter, opening at the margins. ... Common Name: Gasteria: Type: Cacti & Succulents: USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 9 (20 to 30 °F) Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Sun: Plant Type: Succulent: Genus: Gasteria: Item details: Gasteria pillansii - Namakwa-beestong, Namaqua gasteria : Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa van Jaarsv. Common names include ox-tongue, cow-tongue, lawyer's tongue … Gasteria Flowers . Gasteria ernesti-ruschii Dinter & Poelln. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa 1: 163.7) Kennedy, R.F. USDA Zones 9b-11.Pest and diseases: Rot is only a minor problem with Gasteria if the plants are watered and “aired” correctly. Gasteria pillansii Name Homonyms Gasteria pillansii Kensit Bibliographic References. Adapted to the erratic rainfall of their ecosystem, they are slow-growing xerophytic perennials, drought-resistant, shade-loving, and shallow-rooted. The names found have these generic epithets: Gasteria; ... Gasteria pillansii var. Could be G. subnigricans which may in turn be a form of G. brachyphylla or just an attractive plant of garden origin. The genus is named for its stomach-shaped flowers (“gaster” is Latin for “stomach”). View other plants in this family QR code link View other plants in this genus Gasteria pillansii is the only true winter rainfall species of the genus. Pedicels flexible 9-20 mm long, tending to be aligned in a neat rank. Gasteria Species Gasteria pillansii. sp." You can grow a plant in a 10-15 cm pot for years and have perfectly happy plants. Gasteria is a genus of succulent plants, native to South Africa (and the far south-west corner of Namibia). Details about Rare Gasteria Pillansii "Namaqua" Live Rooted Succulent Plant Indoor Houseplant. It proliferate from subterraneous stolons and forms clumps up to 1 m wide. The rosettes are up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall and 16 inches (40 cm) wide. Gasteria pseudonigricans Haworth 1827 This doesn't appear to be a vaild name despite this succulent plant appearing in many collections. Subfamily: Asphodeloideae It is native to the arid winter-rainfall regions in the far west of South Africa and Namibia. If they are not, fungicides won't help all that much. Gasteria pillansii is stemless succulent with strap-shaped leaves in two opposite rows and is very variable in its appearance and especially in its size. Cite this page: "Gasteria pillansii" Text available under a CC-BY-SA Creative Commons Attribution License. Accessed Feb. 26 2019. Subscribe now and be up to date with our latest news and updates. /Encyclopedia/SUCCULENTS/Family/Aloaceae/17327/Gasteria_pillansii. Exposure: Need light shade to shade, but will take full sun part of the day. These are the result of too much humidity or water on the leaves, but they should not spread too quickly. Other commonly associated succulent species in the habitat include Haworthia arachnoidea, Conophytum stephanii, Conophytum obcordellum, Crassula hirsuta, Crassula hemisphaerica, Ruschia rariflora, Lampranthus thermarum, Tylecodon paniculatus, Tylecodon reticulatus, Cotyledon orbiculata, Adromischus orbiculata, Adromischus marianiae, Prenia pallens, Stapelia hirsuta and... many more succulent and geophytic species. Care must be given in watering, keeping them warm and wet while growing, and cooler and dry when dormant. 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