Conophytum khamiesbergense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
khamiesbergense
ID:
619486
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 1: 6. 1950.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618818
Common Names
- Khamiesberg Conophytum
- Khamiesberg Living Pebbles
- Khamiesberg Little Pickles
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- Berresfordia khamiesbergensis L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Conophytum khamiesbergense (also called 'Khamiesberg 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 khamiesbergense is used for ornamental purposes and for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conophytum khamiesbergense is yellow and star-shaped. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conophytum khamiesbergense is an evergreen succulent that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Conophytum khamiesbergense
Conophytum khamiesbergense is native to the Richtersveld in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Conophytum khamiesbergense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum khamiesbergense?
Conophytum khamiesbergense
What type of plant is Conophytum khamiesbergense?
Succulent
Where does Conophytum khamiesbergense originate from?
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
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' 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-0000618818: Based on the initial data import