Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
fraternum
ID:
619427

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 261. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618759

Common Names

  • Fraternal Conophytum
  • Fraternal-leaved Conophytum
  • Fraternal-leaf Conophytum

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum fraternum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Conophytum praecox N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Conophytum fraternum (also called Fraternal 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 fraternum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conophytum fraternum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Conophytum fraternum is a small, slow-growing succulent that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It should be watered sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Conophytum fraternum

Conophytum fraternum is native to the Richtersveld in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

Conophytum fraternum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum fraternum?

Conophytum fraternum

What is the common name of Conophytum fraternum?

Brotherly Living Pebble

What is the natural habitat of Conophytum fraternum?

It is native to South Africa

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