Conophytum uviforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uviforme
ID:
619826
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 72: 54. 1922.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619158
Common Names
- Conophytum uviforme
- Uviform Conophytum
- Uviform Window Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Mesembryanthemum uviforme Haw. [unknown]
- Conophytum uviforme uviforme [unknown]
Description
Conophytum uviforme (also called Uviform 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 uviforme 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Conophytum uviforme sub. decoratum (N.E.Br.) S.A.HammerConophytum uviforme sub. rauhii (Tischer) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum uviforme sub. subincanum (Tischer) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum uviforme sub. uviforme
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conophytum uviforme 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 uviforme 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 uviforme
Conophytum uviforme is native to South Africa.
Conophytum uviforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conophytum uviforme?
Conophytum uviforme
What type of plant is Conophytum uviforme?
Succulent
Where is Conophytum uviforme 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
References
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Caryophyllales.org record for Conophytum uviforme (Haw.) N.E.Br.: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.