Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
halenbergense
ID:
619451

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dinter & Schwantes) N.E.Br.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 79: 30. 1926.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618783

Common Names

  • Halenbergense Conophytum
  • Halenbergense Livingstone Daisy
  • Halenbergense Livingstone-daisy

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum halenbergense Dinter & Schwantes [unknown]
  • Conophytum cuneatum Tischer [unknown]
  • Derenbergia halenbergensis (Dinter & Schwantes) Schwantes [unknown]

Description

Conophytum halenbergense (also called 'Halenberg Living Pebbles', among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant with two fused leaves that form a single body. It is native to the Northern Cape Province of South Africa and is found in rocky, dry areas. It is an ideal plant for rock gardens and containers.

Uses & Benefits

Conophytum halenbergense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conophytum halenbergense is yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conophytum halenbergense 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 halenbergense

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

Conophytum halenbergense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum halenbergense?

Conophytum halenbergense

What is the common name of Conophytum halenbergense?

Halenberg Living Pebble

What is the natural habitat of Conophytum halenbergense?

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

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000618783: Based on the initial data import