Conophytum achabense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
achabense
ID:
619250
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.A.Hammer
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 60: 217. 1988.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618582
Common Names
- Achabense Conophytum
- Achabense Livingstone Daisy
- Achabense Livingstone-daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conophytum achabense (also called Achab's Conophytum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is a succulent plant, typically growing to a height of 1–2 cm. It is native to arid regions of southern Africa. It typically grows in rocky habitats, in sandy soils, and in other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Conophytum achabense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conophytum achabense has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together at the end of the branches. The flowers are followed by small, round, green seed capsules that turn brown when ripe. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conophytum achabense is a succulent plant. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the stem or by seed.
Where to Find Conophytum achabense
Conophytum achabense is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Conophytum achabense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum achabense?
Conophytum achabense
What is the common name of Conophytum achabense?
Achab's Conophytum
Where is Conophytum achabense 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
References
Steven Allen Hammer (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Hammer' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000618582: Based on the initial data import