Flora canaria > Especies silvestres
Drosanthemum hispidum
Drosanthemum hispidum (L.) Schwantes
Familia
AIZOACEAE
Uña de gato, Rocío púrpura
Drosanthemum hispidum, commonly known as purple dew or Jupiter’s beard, is a perennial succulent plant of the Aizoaceae family. It is highly prized in xerophytic gardening for its spectacular flowering and high drought tolerance.
It is a creeping plant. It makes an excellent ground-cover plant. Its stems spread out to form dense mats.
Its cylindrical, fleshy leaves are covered in translucent papillae that glisten in the sun, resembling dewdrops.
Spectacular flowering, producing a vast number of bright pink or purple flowers throughout spring and summer. The flowers open in sunlight and close at dusk or on cloudy days.
It is native to the arid regions of South Africa.
When grown in the garden, it requires full sun to flower profusely. It only needs moderate watering during the summer and practically none at all in winter. Excess moisture causes its roots to rot easily.
It grows well in poor, sandy or stony soils, and tolerates high temperatures and prolonged droughts, as well as light, sporadic frosts.
In some regions of Spain, such as the Canary Islands, it is classified as an invasive alien species due to its ability to displace native flora. Controlled use is recommended, and it should not be grown near protected natural areas.
Tenerife
Uña de gato, Rocío púrpura
Drosanthemum hispidum, commonly known as purple dew or Jupiter’s beard, is a perennial succulent plant of the Aizoaceae family. It is highly prized in xerophytic gardening for its spectacular flowering and high drought tolerance.
It is a creeping plant. It makes an excellent ground-cover plant. Its stems spread out to form dense mats.
Its cylindrical, fleshy leaves are covered in translucent papillae that glisten in the sun, resembling dewdrops.
Spectacular flowering, producing a vast number of bright pink or purple flowers throughout spring and summer. The flowers open in sunlight and close at dusk or on cloudy days.
It is native to the arid regions of South Africa.
When grown in the garden, it requires full sun to flower profusely. It only needs moderate watering during the summer and practically none at all in winter. Excess moisture causes its roots to rot easily.
It grows well in poor, sandy or stony soils, and tolerates high temperatures and prolonged droughts, as well as light, sporadic frosts.
In some regions of Spain, such as the Canary Islands, it is classified as an invasive alien species due to its ability to displace native flora. Controlled use is recommended, and it should not be grown near protected natural areas.
Tenerife
