Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
globosum
ID:
619438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 231. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618770

Common Names

  • Globose Conophytum
  • Globose-leaved Conophytum
  • Globose-leaf Conophytum

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum globosum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Conophytum obovatum Lavis [unknown]
  • Conophytum vanbredae L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Conophytum globosum vanbredae (L.Bolus) Rawé [unknown]
  • Conophytum obovatum obtusum L.Bolus [unknown]

Description

Conophytum globosum (also called 'Globose 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 globosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conophytum globosum is yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conophytum globosum 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 globosum

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

Conophytum globosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum globosum?

Conophytum globosum

What is the common name of Conophytum globosum?

Globose Living Pebble

What is the natural habitat of Conophytum globosum?

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