Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
pium
ID:
744267

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.A.Hammer

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 81: 194. 2009.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743600



Common Names

  • Conophytum Pium
  • Pium Conophytum
  • Conophytum


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Description

Conophytum pium (also called Pious Conophytum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aizoaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It is a succulent, perennial herb with linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in rocky, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Conophytum pium is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conophytum pium is a yellow-orange color and has a star-shaped form. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conophytum pium is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by stem cuttings or by division of the roots. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Conophytum pium

Conophytum pium is native to the deserts of South Africa.

Conophytum pium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum pium?

Conophytum pium

What type of plant is Conophytum pium?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Conophytum pium?

Deserts of 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