Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
ectypum
ID:
619392

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 78: 468. 1925.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618724

Common Names

  • Ectypum Conophytum
  • Ectypum-leaved Conophytum
  • Ectypum-leaf Conophytum

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Synonyms

  • Conophytum ectypum ectypum [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Conophytum ectypum sub. sulcatum (L.Bolus) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum ectypum sub. brownii (Tischer) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum ectypum sub. cruciatum S.A.Hammer
Conophytum ectypum sub. ectypum
Conophytum ectypum sub. ignavum S.A.Hammer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conophytum ectypum 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 ectypum 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 ectypum

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

Conophytum ectypum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum ectypum?

Conophytum ectypum

What is the common name of Conophytum ectypum?

Ectypal Living Pebble

What is the natural habitat of Conophytum ectypum?

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