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Conophytum calculus subsp. calculus

In flower in habitat
Common names: cone plants, dumplings, button plants, sphaeroids, conos; knopies (buttons), toontjies (little toes), waterblasies (water blisters) (Afr.)
Family: Aizoaceae

... With thanks to Ernst van Jaarsveld for images May 2014   Conophytum calculus subsp . calculus is a small, but very ... As for most Conophytums, this species flowers in autumn. Conophytum calculus subsp . calculus has spicy, ... have been known to live as long as 40 to 50 years. The Conophytum genus as a whole is endemic to the winter rainfall ...

19 / 05 / 2014 | Sarah-Leigh Hutchinson | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Conophytum wettsteinii

Flowering in autumn
Common names: cone plant, dumplings, button plants (Eng.); knopies (buttons), toontjies (little toes), waterblasies (water blisters), ogies (small eyes) (Afr.)
Family: Aizoaceae

... Compton Herbarium May 2014     Species in the genus Conophytum are dwarf-cushioned or single-bodied succulents of ... which are fused into a basal tube (Smith et al . 1998). Conophytum wettsteinii has a broad top (20-25mm wide) and ... from magenta to pale pink or rarely white (Hammer 2002). Conophytum wettsteinii  occurs in the eastern Richtersveld ...

19 / 05 / 2014 | A Jakoet | Compton Herbarium
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Conophytum ficiforme

Plants in flower
Common names: button plants (Eng.); knopies (Afr.)
Family: Aizoaceae

... where the rainfall varies between 50-200 mm per year. Conophytum ficiforme is found on steep slopes of rocky ... parent plant, and close again once the capsule dries out. Conophytum The trade in wild-plant material is thoughtless ... genus are available from cuttings or seed. Most species of Conophytum will live indefinitely with proper care. Growing ...

28 / 01 / 2013 | Shireen Harris | Karoo Desert NBG
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Conophytum truncatum

Conophytum truncatum
Common names: dumpling
Family: Aizoaceae

... three Cape provinces) and the southern parts of Namibia. Conophytum truncatum , however, has its centre of abundance ... very faint scent, while during the day the flowers close. Conophytum This species is very easy to grow and very ... the growing season; no rooting hormones are necessary. Conophytum literally means cone-shaped, and the specific ...

31 / 03 / 2003 | Adam Harrower | Kirstenbosch NBG
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