Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
herreanthus
ID:
619458

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.A.Hammer

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Gen. Conophytum: 243. 1993.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618790

Common Names

  • Herreanthus Conophytum
  • Herreanthus Livingstone Daisy
  • Herreanthus Livingstone-daisy

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Synonyms

  • Herreanthus meyeri Schwantes [unknown]

Description

Conophytum herreanthus (also called 'Herre'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 herreanthus is used for ornamental purposes and for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Conophytum herreanthus sub. herreanthus
Conophytum herreanthus sub. rex S.A.Hammer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conophytum herreanthus is yellow and star-shaped. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conophytum herreanthus is an evergreen succulent that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Conophytum herreanthus

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

Conophytum herreanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum herreanthus?

Conophytum herreanthus

What is the common name of Conophytum herreanthus?

Herre's Living Pebble

What is the natural habitat of Conophytum herreanthus?

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