Conophytum ectypum ssp. ectypum

Conophytum ectypum ssp. ectypum (= Conophytum ectypum, Conophytum ectypum var. tischleri, Conophytum tischleri) 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 ectypum ssp. ectypum 11.1 History 11.2 Conophytum ectypum ssp. ectypum 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

[edit] Taxonomy

Conophytum ectypum ssp. ectypum is a subspecies 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 ectypum ssp. ectypum is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They have entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are many-petaled and pale purple. The flowers are arranged solitary.

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[edit] Distribution

Conophytum ectypum ssp. ectypum is native to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland.

[edit] Cultivation

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

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Conophytum ectypum ssp. ectypum

[edit] History

[edit] Conophytum ectypum ssp. ectypum 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 ectypum ssp. ectypumfr:Conophytum ectypum ssp. ectypum