Ophthalmophyllum caroli

Ophthalmophyllum caroli (= Conophytum caroli, Conophytum singulare, Ophthalmophyllum australe) 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 Ophthalmophyllum caroli 11.1 History 11.2 Ophthalmophyllum caroli 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

Ophthalmophyllum caroli was already described and the name validly published by Mary Gwendolene Lavis. It was not until 1935, however, that Edward L. Tisch reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Ophthalmophyllum caroli is a species in the genus Ophthalmophyllum which contains 15 species and belongs to the family of the Aizoaceae (Fig-marigold Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Ophthalmophyllum caroli has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are many-petaled. The plants bloom from August to October. The flowers are arranged solitary.

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[edit] Distribution

Ophthalmophyllum caroli is native to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland.

[edit] Cultivation

Ophthalmophyllum caroli prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -6,6º C. It grows best in sandy-gritty soil that is dry.

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[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Ophthalmophyllum caroli

[edit] History

[edit] Ophthalmophyllum caroli in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

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[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

More pictures of Ophthalmophyllum caroli in the

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Ophthalmophyllum carolifr:Ophthalmophyllum caroli