Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
minusculum
ID:
619566

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

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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.

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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