Conophytum chauviniae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chauviniae
ID:
619331
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schwantes) S.A.Hammer
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Gen. Conophytum: 235. 1993.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618663
Common Names
- Chauvinias Conophytum
- Chauvinias-leaved Conophytum
- Chauvinias-leaf Conophytum
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- Mesembryanthemum augeiforme Schwantes [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum chauviniae Schwantes [unknown]
- Derenbergia angeiformis (Schwantes) Schwantes [unknown]
- Derenbergia chauviniae (Schwantes) Schwantes [unknown]
Description
Conophytum chauviniae (also called Chauvin'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 chauviniae 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 chauviniae 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 chauviniae is a small, slow-growing succulent that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It should be watered sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Conophytum chauviniae
Conophytum chauviniae is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Conophytum chauviniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum chauviniae?
Conophytum chauviniae
What is the growth habit of Conophytum chauviniae?
It is a small, succulent, perennial, stemless plant.
What is the flowering period of Conophytum chauviniae?
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
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
Steven Allen Hammer (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Hammer' in the authors string.
Caryophyllales.org record for Conophytum chauviniae (Schwantes) S.A.Hammer: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.