Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
quaesitum
ID:
619700

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 72: 83. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619032

Common Names

  • Quaesitum Conophytum
  • Quaesitum Living Pebbles
  • Quaesitum Little Pickles

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum quaesitum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Derenbergia quaesita (N.E.Br.) Schwantes [unknown]

Description

Conophytum quaesitum (also called Quaesitum, among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a flattened, rounded shape with a smooth surface and a single pair of leaves. It typically grows in rocky, sandy soils in the dry regions of the Western and Eastern Cape provinces.

Uses & Benefits

Conophytum quaesitum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Conophytum quaesitum sub. densipunctatum (L.Bolus) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum quaesitum sub. quaesitum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conophytum quaesitum 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 quaesitum 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 quaesitum

Conophytum quaesitum is found in South Africa.

Conophytum quaesitum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum quaesitum?

Conophytum quaesitum

What is the growth habit of Conophytum quaesitum?

It is a small, succulent, perennial, stemless plant.

What is the flowering period of Conophytum quaesitum?

It flowers in late summer to early autumn.

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