Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
blandum
ID:
619300

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 88. 1937.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618632

Common Names

  • Gentle Conophytum
  • Gentle-leaved Conophytum
  • Gentle-leaf Conophytum

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Description

Conophytum blandum (also called Blanford's 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 blandum is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent gardens, and can be used as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conophytum blandum 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 blandum 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 blandum

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

Conophytum blandum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum blandum?

Conophytum blandum

What is the growth habit of Conophytum blandum?

It is a small, succulent, perennial, stemless plant.

What is the flowering period of Conophytum blandum?

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