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coneplant
Scientific Name: Hemitomes congestum
Family: Monotropaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cone Plant (Conophytum)
The term "Cone Plant" can refer to a few different concepts, so it's important to understand the context. It can describe industrial machinery used for crushing materials. However, in botany, "Cone Plant" most commonly refers to succulents in the genus Conophytum, native to southern Africa.
Considerations for Pets
- Conophytum species are small succulents.
Scientific Classification of Conophytum
- Genus: Conophytum
- Family: Aizoaceae
Common Names
- Cone Plant
- Pleasing Cone Plant (Conophytum gratum)
- Truncate Cone Plant (Conophytum truncatum)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern Africa, including South Africa and Namibia.
Morphological Characteristics
- Conophytum are small succulents with highly specialised leaves.
- They consist of inverted cone-shaped bodies.
Taxonomic Notes
- Conophytum obcordellum ssp. obcordellum v. obcordellum 'Declination' is one specific subspecies.
Related Resources
- The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Conophytum gratum and Conophytum truncatum.