Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
roodiae
ID:
619724

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 79: 30. 1926.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619056



Common Names

  • Conophytum roodiae
  • Rood's Conophytum
  • Rood's Window Plant


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Description

Conophytum roodiae (also called 'Rood's Conophytum', among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a rosette of leaves, native to South Africa. It is found in rocky areas and dry river beds.

Uses & Benefits

Conophytum roodiae 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Conophytum roodiae sub. sanguineum (S.A.Hammer) Smale
Conophytum roodiae sub. corrugatum Smale
Conophytum roodiae sub. roodiae

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conophytum roodiae 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 roodiae is a small, perennial succulent with a compact, globose body. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or from offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered sparingly.

Where to Find Conophytum roodiae

Conophytum roodiae can be found in South Africa.

Conophytum roodiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum roodiae?

Conophytum roodiae

What is the common name of Conophytum roodiae?

Rood's Conophytum

What is the natural habitat of Conophytum roodiae?

Tropical and subtropical 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