Conophytum bicarinatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicarinatum
ID:
619295
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 152. 1939.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618627
Common Names
- Two-keeled Conophytum
- Two-keel Conophytum
- Two-keeled-flower Conophytum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conophytum bicarinatum (also called Two-keeled Conophytum, among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant with two fused leaves that form a single, rounded body. It is native to the arid regions of South Africa and is found in rocky, desert habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Conophytum bicarinatum is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent gardens, and can be used as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conophytum bicarinatum 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 bicarinatum 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 bicarinatum
Conophytum bicarinatum is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Conophytum bicarinatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum bicarinatum?
Conophytum bicarinatum
What is the common name of Conophytum bicarinatum?
Two-horned Conophytum
What is the natural habitat of Conophytum bicarinatum?
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
References
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000618627: Based on the initial data import