Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
devium
ID:
619375

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.D.Rowley

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
in Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 33: 7. 1978.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618707

Common Names

  • Devius Conophytum
  • Devius-leaved Conophytum
  • Devius-leaf Conophytum

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Synonyms

  • Ophthalmophyllum littlewoodii L.Bolus [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Conophytum devium sub. devium
Conophytum devium sub. stiriiferum S.A.Hammer & Barnhill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conophytum devium 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 devium 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 devium

Conophytum devium is native to the Richtersveld in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

Conophytum devium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum devium?

Conophytum devium

What is the common name of Conophytum devium?

Deviant Living Pebble

What is the natural habitat of Conophytum devium?

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