Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
619430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
in Möller's Deutsche Gärtn.-Zeitung 42: 123. 1927.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618762

Common Names

  • Shrubby Conophytum
  • Shrubby-leaved Conophytum
  • Shrubby-leaf Conophytum

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Synonyms

  • Conophytum notabile N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Conophytum salmonicolor L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Conophytum teguliflorum Tischer [unknown]

Description

Conophytum frutescens (also called 'Bushy Living Pebbles', among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant with two fused leaves that form a single body. It is native to the Northern Cape Province of South Africa and is found in rocky, dry areas. It is an ideal plant for rock gardens and containers.

Uses & Benefits

Conophytum frutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conophytum frutescens is yellow and star-shaped, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conophytum frutescens 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 frutescens

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

Conophytum frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum frutescens?

Conophytum frutescens

What is the common name of Conophytum frutescens?

Shrubby Living Pebble

What is the natural habitat of Conophytum frutescens?

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