Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
pageae
ID:
619628

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 231. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618960

Common Names

  • Pageae Conophytum
  • Pageae Living Pebbles
  • Pageae Little Pickles

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum johannis-winkleri Dinter & Schwantes [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum minutiflorum (Schwantes) Schwantes [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum subrisum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum pageae N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Conophytum aequatum L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Conophytum breve minutiflorum (Schwantes) Rawé [unknown]
  • Conophytum forresteri L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Conophytum johannis-winkleri (Dinter & Schwantes) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Conophytum labiatum Tischer [unknown]
  • Conophytum longipetalum L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Conophytum minutiflorum (Schwantes) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Conophytum pageae albiflorum Rawé [unknown]
  • Conophytum pauperae L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Conophytum poellnitzianum Schwantes [unknown]
  • Conophytum productum L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Conophytum schickianum Tischer [unknown]
  • Conophytum subrisum (N.E.Br.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Conophytum tenuisectum L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Conophytum thudichumii L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Conophytum udabihense Loesch & Tischer [invalid]
  • Conophytum victoris Lavis [unknown]
  • Conophytum villetii L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Conophytum pageae pageae [unknown]
  • Conophytum udabibense Loesch & Tischer [unknown]
  • Conophytum breve swanepoelii Rawé [illegitimate]
  • Conophytum calculus protusum L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Conophytum conformale N.E.Br. [illegitimate]
  • Conophytum incoronatum Littlew. [illegitimate]
  • Conophytum oripictum N.E.Br. [illegitimate]
  • Mesembryanthemum calculus minutiflorum Schwantes [illegitimate]

Description

Conophytum pageae (also called Page's Living Stones, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a small, round, and flattened plant that grows up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. It has a thick, warty surface and is usually light green in color. It is found in rocky, sandy, and clay soils in the arid regions of South Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Conophytum pageae is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent collections. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conophytum pageae 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 pageae is a small, perennial succulent with a compact, globose body. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or from offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered sparingly.

Where to Find Conophytum pageae

Conophytum pageae is found in South Africa.

Conophytum pageae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum pageae?

Conophytum pageae

What type of plant is Conophytum pageae?

Succulent

Where does Conophytum pageae 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