Details of genus: Oophytum H.-D. Ihlenfeldt [1852]
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Aizoaceae
family_ja: ハマミズナ
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description_en: Genus of 2 species of succulent perennials, similar to Conophytum, found in dry, hilly areas in Western Cape, South Africa. They have pairs of erect, thick, soft, fleshy leaves, which join to form ovoid, egg-like "bodies" that wither during the dormant period (the name Oophytum means "egg plant"). Solitary, daisy-like flowers are produced from a cleft at the top of each body in late summer. In areas where temperatures drop below 7°C (45°F), grow in a temperate greenhouse; in warm, dry climates, grow in a scree bed, raised bed, or desert garden.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 20-25°C (68-77°F), or separate and root complete bodies, in spring or summer.
pests_en: Susceptible to greenflies, especially while flowering.
description_ja:
comment: South Africa
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific 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 |