Conophytum mirabile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mirabile
ID:
619577
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Mitch. & S.A.Hammer
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
in: Hartmann, H. E. K., Illustr. Handb. Succ. Pl. Aizoaceae A-E: 159. 2001.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618909
Common Names
- Mirabile Conophytum
- Mirabile Living Pebbles
- Mirabile Little Pickles
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conophytum mirabile (also called 'Miraculous 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 mirabile is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent collections. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conophytum mirabile has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conophytum mirabile is a small, slow-growing succulent plant with a rosette of up to 5 cm in diameter. It is easy to propagate by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. In winter, water only occasionally.
Where to Find Conophytum mirabile
Conophytum mirabile is found in South Africa.
Conophytum mirabile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum mirabile?
Conophytum mirabile
What type of plant is Conophytum mirabile?
Succulent
Where does Conophytum mirabile 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
Steven Allen Hammer (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Hammer' in the authors string.
Anthony R. Mitchell (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Mitch.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000618909: Based on the initial data import