Conophytum ficiforme

Conophytum ficiforme (= Conophytum altile, Conophytum assimile, Conophytum odoratum) is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Conophytum ficiforme 11.1 History 11.2 Conophytum ficiforme in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Conophytum ficiforme was already described and the name validly published by Adrian Hardy Haworth. It was not until 1922, however, that Nicholas Edward Brown reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Conophytum ficiforme is a species in the genus Conophytum which contains 90 species and belongs to the family of the Aizoaceae (Fig-marigold Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,15 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Conophytum ficiforme is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are orbicular with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are many-petaled and purple. The plants bloom from October to December. The flowers are arranged solitary.

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[edit] Distribution

Conophytum ficiforme is native to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland.

[edit] Cultivation

Conophytum ficiforme prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C. It grows best in soils that are dry.

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[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

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[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Conophytum ficiforme

[edit] History

[edit] Conophytum ficiforme in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Conophytum ficiformefr:Conophytum ficiforme