Conophytum caroli - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caroli
ID:
619324
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lavis
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 378. 1933.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618656
Common Names
- Carol's Conophytum
- Carol's-leaved Conophytum
- Carol's-leaf Conophytum
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- Conophytum singulare G.D.Rowley [unknown]
- Ophthalmophyllum australe L.Bolus [unknown]
- Ophthalmophyllum caroli (Lavis) Tischer [unknown]
Description
Conophytum caroli (also called Carol'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 caroli 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 caroli is yellow and shaped like a star. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conophytum caroli 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 caroli
Conophytum caroli is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Conophytum caroli FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum caroli?
Conophytum caroli
What is the growth habit of Conophytum caroli?
It is a small, succulent, perennial, stemless plant.
What is the flowering period of Conophytum caroli?
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
Mary Gwendolene Lavis (b.1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavis' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000618656: Based on the initial data import