Conophytum calculus (A.Berger) N.E.Br.

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Conophytum

Characteristics

Clusters up to 100 mm diam. Bodies succulent, up to 30 mm long, 30 mm diam., globose. Epidermis chalky green, smooth, entirely unmarked, fissure zone never outlined in red. Flowers nocturnal, strongly scented of carnation, large, golden to reddish orange, ivory, pale peach.
Life form perennial
Growth form -
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality -
Pollination -
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Mature width (meter) 0.2
Mature height (meter) 0.26 - 0.28
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Environment

Light 6-8
Soil humidity 1-5
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-10

Usage

Uses environmental use
Edible -
Therapeutic use -
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

Mode -
Germination duration (days) 10 - 40
Germination temperacture (C°) 23 - -18
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Images

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Distribution

Conophytum calculus world distribution map, present in South Africa

Conservation status

Conophytum calculus threat status: Critically Endangered

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000618651
COL ID XRV9
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum calculus Conophytum calculus Conophytum calculus var. calculus

Lower taxons

Conophytum calculus subsp. vanzylii Conophytum calculus subsp. calculus