Conophytum taylorianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taylorianum
ID:
619799
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dinter & Schwantes) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 79: 12. 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619131
Common Names
- Conophytum taylorianum
- Taylorianum Conophytum
- Taylorianum's Window Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Mesembryanthemum taylorianum Dinter & Schwantes [unknown]
- Conophytum taylorianum taylorianum [unknown]
Description
Conophytum taylorianum (also called Taylor's Living Pebbles, among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant with a flattened, globose body and a thick, leathery epidermis. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky, sandy, and gravelly soils.
Uses & Benefits
Conophytum taylorianum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Conophytum taylorianum sub. ernianum (Loesch & Tischer) de Boer ex S.A.HammerConophytum taylorianum sub. rosynense S.A.Hammer
Conophytum taylorianum sub. taylorianum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conophytum taylorianum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conophytum taylorianum 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 taylorianum
Conophytum taylorianum can be found in the Northern Cape, South Africa.
Conophytum taylorianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum taylorianum?
Conophytum taylorianum
What is the common name of Conophytum taylorianum?
Taylorianum Conophytum
What is the natural habitat of Conophytum taylorianum?
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
References
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
Caryophyllales.org record for Conophytum taylorianum (Dinter & Schwantes) N.E.Br.: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.