Conophytum bolusiae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bolusiae
ID:
619301
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
in Gartenwelt 33: 25. 1929.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618633
Common Names
- Bolusias Conophytum
- Bolusias-leaved Conophytum
- Bolusias-leaf Conophytum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conophytum bolusiae (also called Bolus' Living Pebble, among many other common names) is a small succulent plant with two lobes, native to the Namaqualand region of South Africa. It typically grows in sandy soils in rocky areas, and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Conophytum bolusiae is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent gardens, and can be used as a houseplant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Conophytum bolusiae sub. bolusiaeConophytum bolusiae sub. primavernum S.A.Hammer
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conophytum bolusiae has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together at the end of the branches. The flowers are followed by small, round, green seed capsules that turn brown when ripe. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conophytum bolusiae is a succulent plant. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the stem or by seed.
Where to Find Conophytum bolusiae
Conophytum bolusiae is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Conophytum bolusiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum bolusiae?
Conophytum bolusiae
What is the growth habit of Conophytum bolusiae?
It is a small, succulent, perennial, stemless plant.
What is the flowering period of Conophytum bolusiae?
It flowers in late summer to early autumn.
Species in the Conophytum genus
Conophytum achabense, Conophytum acutum, Conophytum albiflorum, Conophytum angelicae, Conophytum armianum, Conophytum auriflorum, Conophytum bachelorum, Conophytum bicarinatum, Conophytum bilobum, Conophytum blandum, Conophytum bolusiae, Conophytum breve, Conophytum brunneum, Conophytum bruynsii, Conophytum burgeri, Conophytum buysianum, Conophytum calculus, Conophytum caroli, Conophytum carpianum, Conophytum chauviniae, Conophytum chrisocruxum, Conophytum chrisolum, Conophytum comptonii, Conophytum concavum, Conophytum concordans, Conophytum cubicum, Conophytum cupreiflorum, Conophytum cylindratum, Conophytum depressum, Conophytum devium, Conophytum ectypum, Conophytum ernstii, Conophytum fibuliforme, Conophytum ficiforme, Conophytum flavum, Conophytum fraternum, Conophytum friedrichiae, Conophytum frutescens, Conophytum fulleri, Conophytum globosum, Conophytum halenbergense, Conophytum hammeri, Conophytum hanae, Conophytum herreanthus, Conophytum hians, Conophytum irmae, Conophytum jarmilae, Conophytum joubertii, Conophytum jucundum, Conophytum khamiesbergense,
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000618633: Based on the initial data import