Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 79: 12. 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619127
Common Names
- Conophytum tantillum
- Tantillum Conophytum
- Tantillum's Window Plant
Description
Conophytum tantillum (also called 'Tiny Conophytum', among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a flattened, globose body with a single pair of leaves. It is found in rocky outcrops and in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Conophytum tantillum 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 tantillum sub. helenae (Rawé) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum tantillum sub. lindenianum (Lavis & S.Hammer) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum tantillum sub. amicorum S.A.Hammer & Barnhill
Conophytum tantillum sub. eenkokerense (L.Bolus) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum tantillum sub. inexpectatum S.A.Hammer
Conophytum tantillum sub. tantillum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conophytum tantillum is yellow in color and has a star-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and round in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Conophytum tantillum is a small, slow-growing succulent plant with a rosette of up to 5 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 tantillum
Conophytum tantillum can be found in the Northern Cape, South Africa.
Conophytum tantillum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum tantillum?
Conophytum tantillum
What is the common name of Conophytum tantillum?
Tantillum Conophytum
What is the natural habitat of Conophytum tantillum?
Tropical and subtropical deserts of 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