Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
tantillum
ID:
619795

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

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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.

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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