Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
truncatum
ID:
619815

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619147



Common Names

  • Conophytum truncatum
  • Truncate Conophytum
  • Truncate Window Plant


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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum truncatum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Conophytum truncatum truncatum [unknown]

Description

Conophytum truncatum (also called Truncate 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 truncatum 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 truncatum sub. viridicatum (N.E.Br.) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum truncatum sub. truncatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conophytum truncatum 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 truncatum 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 truncatum

Conophytum truncatum is native to South Africa and Namibia.

Conophytum truncatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum truncatum?

Conophytum truncatum

What type of plant is Conophytum truncatum?

Succulent

Where is Conophytum truncatum native to?

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