Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 72: 24. 1922.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618898
Common Names
- Minusculum Conophytum
- Minusculum Living Pebbles
- Minusculum Little Pickles
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum minusculum N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Conophytum minusculum minusculum [unknown]
Description
Conophytum minusculum (also called 'Tiny 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 minusculum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Conophytum minusculum sub. aestiflorens S.A.Hammer & Smale
Conophytum minusculum sub. leipoldtii (N.E.Br.) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum minusculum sub. minusculum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conophytum minusculum has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.
Cultivation and Propagation
Conophytum minusculum is a small, slow-growing succulent plant with a rosette of up to 6 cm in diameter. It is easy to propagate by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. In winter, water only occasionally.
Where to Find Conophytum minusculum
Conophytum minusculum is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Conophytum minusculum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum minusculum?
Conophytum minusculum
What type of plant is Conophytum minusculum?
Succulent
Where does Conophytum minusculum 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