Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
maughanii
ID:
619551

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 87: 516. 1930.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618883



Common Names

  • Maughanii Conophytum
  • Maughanii Living Pebbles
  • Maughanii Little Pickles


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Synonyms

  • Ophthalmophyllum maughanii (N.E.Br.) Schwantes ex H.Jacobsen [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Conophytum maughanii sub. latum (Tischer) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum maughanii sub. armeniacum S.A.Hammer
Conophytum maughanii sub. maughanii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conophytum maughanii has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conophytum maughanii 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 maughanii

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

Conophytum maughanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum maughanii?

Conophytum maughanii

What type of plant is Conophytum maughanii?

Succulent

Where does Conophytum maughanii 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