Conophytum bilobum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bilobum
ID:
619297
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Marloth) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 72: 83. 1922.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618629
Common Names
- Two-lobed Conophytum
- Two-lobe Conophytum
- Two-lobed-flower Conophytum
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- Mesembryanthemum bilobum Marloth [unknown]
- Derenbergia biloba (Marloth) Schwantes [unknown]
Description
Conophytum bilobum (also called Bilobed Living Pebble, among many other common names) is a small succulent plant with two lobes, native to the Namaqualand region of South Africa. It typically grows in sandy soils in rocky areas, and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Conophytum bilobum is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent gardens, and can be used as a houseplant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Conophytum bilobum sub. altum (L.Bolus) S.A.HammerConophytum bilobum sub. gracilistylum (L.Bolus) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum bilobum sub. bilobum
Conophytum bilobum sub. claviferens S.A.Hammer
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conophytum bilobum 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 bilobum 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 bilobum
Conophytum bilobum is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Conophytum bilobum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum bilobum?
Conophytum bilobum
What is the growth habit of Conophytum bilobum?
It is a small, succulent, perennial, stemless plant.
What is the flowering period of Conophytum bilobum?
It flowers in late summer to early autumn.
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.
Rudolf Marloth (1855-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marloth' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000618629: Based on the initial data import