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
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.
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