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coneplant
Scientific Name: Hemitomes
Family: Monotropaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cone Plant (Conophytum)
The term "cone plant" can refer to different things depending on the context. It can refer to a dwarf succulent of the genus Conophytum, or a mass of scales or bracts containing the reproductive organs of certain nonflowering plants. This page focuses on the succulent plant. Conophytum are small succulents native to southern Africa and Namibia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Conophytum
- Family: Aizoaceae
- Note: The text mentions Conophytum obcordellum ssp. obcordellum v. obcordellum, highlighting the different taxonomic ranks within the species.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern Africa and Namibia.
Morphological Characteristics
- Conophytum are small succulents with highly specialised leaves which resemble an inverted cone-shape.
Resources and Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) offers help and information on Conophytum truncatum.
- Getty Images offers stock photos of Cone Plants.