Conophytum hammeri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hammeri
ID:
619453
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Will. & H.C.Kenn.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 69: 205. 1997.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618785
Common Names
- Hammeri Conophytum
- Hammeri Livingstone Daisy
- Hammeri Livingstone-daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conophytum hammeri (also called 'Hammer's 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 hammeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conophytum hammeri is yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conophytum hammeri 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 hammeri
Conophytum hammeri is native to the Richtersveld in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Conophytum hammeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum hammeri?
Conophytum hammeri
What is the common name of Conophytum hammeri?
Hammer's Living Pebble
What is the natural habitat of Conophytum hammeri?
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
References
Graham Williamson (1932-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Will.' in the authors string.
H.C. Kennedy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Kenn.' in the authors string.
Caryophyllales.org record for Conophytum hammeri G.Will. & H.C.Kenn.: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.