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Conophytum minutum (Haw.) N.E.Br.  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesConophytum minutum (Haw.) N.E.Br. 
BibliographyGard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 231 (1922)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitude30-600m
Descriptionacaulescent, obconical, glaucous, epunctate, leaves opposite, connate, flowers long, tubular
Size1-3cm
Colorpale red
Bloomspring
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, dry, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsConophytum minutum f. sellatum (Tischer) Ravé
Conophytum minutum var. sellatum (Tischer) Boom
Conophytum sellatum Tischer
Conophytum thecatum (N.E.Br.) Tischer
Mesembryanthemum minutum Haw.
Mesembryanthemum thecatum N.E.Br.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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