Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
saxetanum
ID:
619742

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 261. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619074



Common Names

  • Conophytum saxetanum
  • Saxetanum Conophytum
  • Saxetanum's Window Plant


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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum saxetanum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Conophytum exiguum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Conophytum graessneri Tischer [unknown]
  • Conophytum misellum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Conophytum namibense N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Conophytum saxetanum hallianum G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Conophytum saxetanum misellum (N.E.Br.) Rawé [unknown]
  • Conophytum vescum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Derenbergia saxetana (N.E.Br.) Schwantes [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum boehmerianum Dinter [illegitimate]

Description

Conophytum saxetanum (also called 'Saxetanum 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 saxetanum 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

The flower of Conophytum saxetanum is yellow in color and has a star-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and round in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conophytum saxetanum 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 saxetanum

Conophytum saxetanum can be found in the Northern Cape, South Africa.

Conophytum saxetanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum saxetanum?

Conophytum saxetanum

What is the common name of Conophytum saxetanum?

Saxetanum Conophytum

What is the natural habitat of Conophytum saxetanum?

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