Conophytum depressum Lavis

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Conophytum

Characteristics

Single or sparsely branched dwarf. Leaf-pairs succulent, up to 5 mm long, 8 mm diam., lentil-shaped, wholly fused, brown to grey-green, covered with soft, short, felt-like hairs. Flowers nocturnal, small, ephemeral or tireless, fragrant, petals short, tan to brick-red.
Life form perennial
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Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
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Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity 1-3
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-10

Usage

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Cultivation

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

Conophytum depressum world distribution map, present in South Africa

Conservation status

Conophytum depressum threat status: Endangered

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000618706
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Synonyms

Conophytum depressum

Lower taxons

Conophytum depressum subsp. depressum Conophytum depressum subsp. perdurans