Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
angelicae
ID:
619268

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dinter & Schwantes) N.E.Br.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 78: 451. 1925.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618600

Common Names

  • Angelica Conophytum
  • Angelica-flowered Conophytum
  • Angelica-flower Conophytum

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum angelicae Dinter & Schwantes [unknown]

Description

Conophytum angelicae (also called Angelica'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 angelicae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Conophytum angelicae sub. angelicae
Conophytum angelicae sub. tetragonum Rawé & S.A.Hammer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conophytum angelicae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Conophytum angelicae 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 angelicae

Conophytum angelicae is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Conophytum angelicae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum angelicae?

Conophytum angelicae

What is the common name of Conophytum angelicae?

Angelica's Conophytum

Where is Conophytum angelicae 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

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000618600: Based on the initial data import