Conophytum lithopsoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lithopsoides
ID:
1422717
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 138. 1938.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001435182
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conophytum lithopsoides (also called Lithops-like Conophytum, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to the arid regions of South Africa. It is a small plant, usually growing up to 10 cm in height, with yellow flowers and gray-green leaves. It is found in rocky areas, often in crevices of rocks and in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Conophytum lithopsoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Conophytum lithopsoides sub. boreale (L.Bolus) S.A.HammerConophytum lithopsoides sub. koubergense (L.Bolus) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum lithopsoides sub. lithopsoides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conophytum lithopsoides is yellow and star-shaped, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and round, with a diameter of about 1.5 mm. The seedlings are small and round, with a diameter of about 1.5 mm.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conophytum lithopsoides is a succulent plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-drained soil mix in spring or summer and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Conophytum lithopsoides
Conophytum lithopsoides can be found in the Northern Cape region of South Africa.
Conophytum lithopsoides FAQ
What is the common name of Conophytum lithopsoides?
Lithops-like Conophytum
What is the natural habitat of Conophytum lithopsoides?
It is found in rocky areas of the Western Cape of South Africa.
What is the ideal temperature for Conophytum lithopsoides?
It prefers temperatures between 50-70°F (10-21°C).
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
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001435182: Based on the initial data import