Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
cupreiflorum
ID:
619364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tischer

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. Gr. Brit. 17: 79. 1955.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618696

Common Names

  • Copper-flowered Conophytum
  • Copper Conophytum
  • Copper-flower Conophytum

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Description

Conophytum cupreiflorum (also called Copper-Flowered 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 cupreiflorum 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 cupreiflorum 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 cupreiflorum 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 cupreiflorum

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

Conophytum cupreiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum cupreiflorum?

Conophytum cupreiflorum

What is the common name of Conophytum cupreiflorum?

Copper-Flowered Living Pebble

What is the natural habitat of Conophytum cupreiflorum?

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