Conophytum calculus

Conophytum calculus 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 calculus 11.1 History 11.2 Conophytum calculus 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 calculus was already described and the name validly published by Alwin Berger. It was not until 1922, however, that Nicholas Edward Brown reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Conophytum calculus 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 0,05 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Conophytum calculus 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 yellow. The flowers are arranged solitary.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

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

[edit] Cultivation

Conophytum calculus 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 calculus

[edit] History

[edit] Conophytum calculus 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 calculusfr:Conophytum calculus