Conophytum irmae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
irmae
ID:
619475
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.A.Hammer & Barnhill
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 15: 43. 1997.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618807
Common Names
- Irmae Conophytum
- Irmae Livingstone Daisy
- Irmae Livingstone-daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conophytum irmae (also called 'Irma'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 irmae is used for ornamental purposes and for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conophytum irmae is yellow and star-shaped. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conophytum irmae 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 irmae
Conophytum irmae is native to the Richtersveld in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Conophytum irmae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum irmae?
Conophytum irmae
What is the common name of Conophytum irmae?
Irma's Living Pebble
What is the natural habitat of Conophytum irmae?
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
Steven Allen Hammer (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Hammer' in the authors string.
Christopher Mattingly Barnhill (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnhill' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000618807: Based on the initial data import