Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
calculus
ID:
619319

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Berger) N.E.Br.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 231. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618651

Common Names

  • Calculus Conophytum
  • Calculus-leaved Conophytum
  • Calculus-leaf Conophytum

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum calculus A.Berger [unknown]
  • Conophytum calculus calculus [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Conophytum calculus sub. vanzylii (Lavis) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum calculus sub. calculus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conophytum calculus is yellow and shaped like a star. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conophytum calculus is an evergreen succulent that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Conophytum calculus

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

Conophytum calculus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum calculus?

Conophytum calculus

What is the growth habit of Conophytum calculus?

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

What is the flowering period of Conophytum calculus?

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