Conophytum frutescens
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Conophytum frutescens Schwantes |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Caryophyllidae Superordo: Caryophyllanae Ordo: Caryophyllales |
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Conophytum frutescens is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Conophytum frutescens was described in 1927 by Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Conophytum frutescens 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
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Conophytum frutescens 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. The flowers are arranged solitary.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Conophytum frutescens is native to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland.
[edit] Cultivation
Conophytum frutescens 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
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[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Conophytum frutescens
[edit] History
[edit] Conophytum frutescens 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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