Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
breve
ID:
619304

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 78: 468. 1925.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618636

Common Names

  • Short Conophytum
  • Short-leaved Conophytum
  • Short-leaf Conophytum

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Synonyms

  • Conophytum doornense N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Conophytum membranaceum L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Conophytum pageae pygmaeum (Schick & Tischer) Rawé [unknown]
  • Conophytum paucipunctum Tischer [unknown]
  • Conophytum pumilum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Conophytum pygmaeum Schick & Tischer [unknown]
  • Conophytum subtile N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Conophytum breve breve [unknown]
  • Conophytum breve minus L.Bolus [unknown]

Description

Conophytum breve (also called Short 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 breve is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent gardens, and can be used as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conophytum breve is star-shaped and white in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conophytum breve 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 breve

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

Conophytum breve FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum breve?

Conophytum breve

What is the growth habit of Conophytum breve?

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

What is the flowering period of Conophytum breve?

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