Details of Genus: Conophytum [1029]
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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 16 (from names table)
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Family: Aizoaceae
Family ja: ハマミズナ
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Description en: Genus of 290 species of dwarf, often slow-growing, clump-forming, perennial succulents, frequently with long roots, found in semi-desert areas with winter rainfall in Namibia and South Africa. Small, fleshy "bodies" comprise 2 united leaves with a central fissure, from which solitary, daisy-like flowers are produced, followed by small, ovoid, fleshy green fruits. After the flowers fade, the leaves gradually shrivel to papery sheaths; new leaves develop through the sheaths after the dormant period. In most climates they are grown in a warm greenhouse as they will not tolerate summer rainfall. In their native regions, grow in a raised bed or scree bed, or in a desert garden.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Surface-sow seed in late winter at 20-25°C (68-77°F) in moist, shady conditions; gradually increase light and reduce humidity after germination. Separate and root complete bodies in late summer.
Pests en: Susceptible to aphids under glass.
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Comment ja: コノフィッタム
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
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| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show |