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Conophytum saxetanum (N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Conophytum

Characteristics

Dense, domed clusters, up to 100 mm diam. Leaf-pairs succulent, up to 10 mm long, 6 mm diam., inversely pear-shaped to globose, apex usually keeled, short-ly bilobed. Epidermis greyish, whitish or bluish green, sometimes red, sparsely spotted, shiny. Flowers nocturnal, scented, uncommon, petals cream to faint pink.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
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Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity 1-3
Soil texture 3-4
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-11

Usage

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

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Distribution

Conophytum saxetanum world distribution map, present in Namibia and South Africa

Conservation status

Conophytum saxetanum threat status: Endangered

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000619074
COL ID XS87
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum saxetanum Conophytum misellum Conophytum namibense Conophytum saxetanum Conophytum vescum Conophytum exiguum Mesembryanthemum boehmerianum Conophytum graessneri Conophytum saxetanum f. hallianum Derenbergia saxetana Conophytum saxetanum var. misellum
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