Conophytum crateriforme - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crateriforme
ID:
1422670
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Young, Rodgerson, Harrower & S.A.Hammer
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 33: 56. 2015.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001435135
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conophytum crateriforme (also called Crater Cone Plant, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that grows up to 10 cm tall and spreads up to 1 m wide. It grows in sandy, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Conophytum crateriforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conophytum crateriforme is yellow and star-shaped, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and round, with a diameter of about 1.5 mm. The seedlings are small and round, with a diameter of about 1.5 mm.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conophytum crateriforme is a succulent plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-drained soil mix in spring or summer and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Conophytum crateriforme
Conophytum crateriforme can be found in the Northern Cape region of South Africa.
Conophytum crateriforme FAQ
What is the common name of Conophytum crateriforme?
Crateriform Conophytum
What is the natural habitat of Conophytum crateriforme?
It is found in rocky areas of the Western Cape of South Africa.
What is the ideal temperature for Conophytum crateriforme?
It prefers temperatures between 50-70°F (10-21°C).
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
Steven Allen Hammer (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Hammer' in the authors string.
Adam Harrower: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harrower' in the authors string.
Andrew J. Young: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Young' in the authors string.
Chris Rodgerson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodgerson' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001435135: Based on the initial data import