Conophytum concavum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concavum
ID:
619346
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 23. 1936.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618678
Common Names
- Concave Conophytum
- Concave-leaved Conophytum
- Concave-leaf Conophytum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conophytum concavum (also called Concave 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 concavum 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 concavum 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 concavum 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 concavum
Conophytum concavum is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Conophytum concavum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum concavum?
Conophytum concavum
What is the common name of Conophytum concavum?
Concave Living Pebble
What is the natural habitat of Conophytum concavum?
It is native to South Africa
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
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000618678: Based on the initial data import