Conophytum pubescens (Tischer) G.D.Rowley

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Conophytum

Characteristics

Solitary or sparsely clustering, up to 50 mm diam. Leaf-pairs succulent, up to 35 mm long, 15 mm diam., long-cylindrical, apex truncate, windowed, bilobed, lobes often gaping. Epidermis dull green to purplish green, greyed from long or short papillae. Flowers diurnal, scented, sepals prominent, acute, reflexed, petals pink or white.
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Germination duration (days) 10 - 40
Germination temperacture (C°) 23 - -18
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Distribution

Conophytum pubescens world distribution map, present in South Africa

Conservation status

Conophytum pubescens threat status: Endangered

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COL ID XS6W
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Synonyms

Conophytum pubescens Ophthalmophyllum pubescens