Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
turrigerum
ID:
619822

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 72: 124. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619154



Common Names

  • Conophytum turrigerum
  • Turrigerum Conophytum
  • Turrigerum's Window Plant


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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum turrigerum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Derenbergia turrigera (N.E.Br.) Schwantes [unknown]

Description

Conophytum turrigerum (also called Turreted 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 turrigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in rock gardens, as a groundcover, and in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conophytum turrigerum 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 turrigerum 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 turrigerum

Conophytum turrigerum is native to South Africa.

Conophytum turrigerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum turrigerum?

Conophytum turrigerum

What type of plant is Conophytum turrigerum?

Succulent

Where is Conophytum turrigerum 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