Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 81: 32. 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618751
Common Names
- Yellow Conophytum
- Yellow-leaved Conophytum
- Yellow-leaf Conophytum
Synonyms
- Conophytum flavum flavum [unknown]
Description
Conophytum flavum (also called Yellow 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 flavum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Conophytum flavum sub. flavum
Conophytum flavum sub. novicium (N.E.Br.) S.A.Hammer
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conophytum flavum is yellow and shaped like a star. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Conophytum flavum 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 flavum
Conophytum flavum is native to the Richtersveld in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Conophytum flavum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum flavum?
Conophytum flavum
What is the common name of Conophytum flavum?
Yellow Living Pebble
What is the natural habitat of Conophytum flavum?
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