Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
wettsteinii
ID:
619861

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 231. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619193



Common Names

  • Conophytum wettsteinii
  • Wettstein's Conophytum
  • Wettstein's Window Plant


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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum wettsteinii A.Berger [unknown]
  • Conophytum brevipes L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Conophytum circumpunctatum Schick & Tischer [unknown]
  • Conophytum wettsteinii wettsteinii [unknown]

Description

Conophytum wettsteinii (also called Wettstein'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 wettsteinii is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden. It can also be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conophytum wettsteinii 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 wettsteinii 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 wettsteinii

Conophytum wettsteinii is native to South Africa.

Conophytum wettsteinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conophytum wettsteinii?

Conophytum wettsteinii

What type of plant is Conophytum wettsteinii?

Succulent

Where is Conophytum wettsteinii 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