Status:
valid
Authors:
Tischer
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. Gr. Brit. 17: 18. 1955.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619172
Common Names
- Conophytum vanheerdei
- Vanheerdei Conophytum
- Vanheerdei's Window Plant
Description
Conophytum vanheerdei (also called Van Heerde's Living Pebbles, among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant with a flattened, globose body and a thick, leathery epidermis. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky, sandy, and gravelly soils.
Uses & Benefits
Conophytum vanheerdei is used in rock gardens and as an ornamental plant. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden. It can also be used as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conophytum vanheerdei 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 vanheerdei 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 vanheerdei
Conophytum vanheerdei is native to South Africa.
Conophytum vanheerdei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum vanheerdei?
Conophytum vanheerdei
What type of plant is Conophytum vanheerdei?
Succulent
Where is Conophytum vanheerdei native to?
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