Conophytum bilobum ssp. gracilistylum

Conophytum bilobum ssp. gracilistylum (= Conophytum gracilistylum) 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 bilobum ssp. gracilistylum 11.1 History 11.2 Conophytum bilobum ssp. gracilistylum 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 bilobum ssp. gracilistylum was already described and the name validly published by Harriet Margaret Louisa Bolus. It was not until 1933, however, that Steven A. Hammer reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Conophytum bilobum ssp. gracilistylum 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

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Conophytum bilobum ssp. gracilistylum 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.

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[edit] Distribution

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

[edit] Cultivation

Conophytum bilobum ssp. gracilistylum 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

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Conophytum bilobum ssp. gracilistylum

[edit] History

[edit] Conophytum bilobum ssp. gracilistylum 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 bilobum ssp. gracilistylumfr:Conophytum bilobum ssp. gracilistylum