Conophytum marnierianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marnierianum
ID:
619549
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tischer & H.Jacobsen
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
in Cactus (Paris) 51: 92. 1956.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618881
Common Names
- Marnierianum Conophytum
- Marnierianum Living Pebbles
- Marnierianum Little Pickles
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conophytum marnierianum (also called 'Marnier'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 marnierianum 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 marnierianum 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 marnierianum is a small, slow-growing, perennial succulent that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from leaf cuttings and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Conophytum marnierianum
Conophytum marnierianum is native to the Richtersveld in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Conophytum marnierianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum marnierianum?
Conophytum marnierianum
What type of plant is Conophytum marnierianum?
Succulent
Where does Conophytum marnierianum originate from?
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
Hermann Jacobsen (1898-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Jacobsen' in the authors string.
Arthur Tischer (1895-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tischer' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000618881: Based on the initial data import