Conophytum caroli Lavis

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Conophytum

Characteristics

Single or sparsely clustering, up to 50 mm diam. Leaf-pairs succulent, up to 30 mm long, 15 mm diam., cylindrical, apex truncate, greasily windowed, usually ± bilobed, lobes often gaping. Epidermis ochre to dull greyish green, notably paler around window margins, without warts, or with a few obscure ridges. Flowers diurnal, scented, often paired, petals white to pinkish grey.
Life form perennial
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Growth support free-standing
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Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity 1-3
Soil texture 5-6
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-9

Usage

Uses environmental use
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Cultivation

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Germination duration (days) 10 - 40
Germination temperacture (C°) 23 - -18
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Minimum temperature (C°) -7
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Distribution

Conophytum caroli world distribution map, present in South Africa

Conservation status

Conophytum caroli threat status: Critically Endangered

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000618656
COL ID XRVD
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Synonyms

Conophytum caroli Conophytum singulare Ophthalmophyllum australe Ophthalmophyllum caroli