Taxon

Conophytum obcordellum

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Common name: Dumpling
Family: Aizoaceae (Vygie)
Distribution: South Africa (NC, WC), Bokkeveld Escarpment, Gifberg and Cederberg southwards to Ceres
Habitat: Mossy crevices in sandstone and quartzite rocks.
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Least Concern
Life form: Succulent plant
Comments: They remain in this state of dormancy, protected from the harsh desiccating summer conditions until autumn, when a single fragrant flower will appear from the fissure in the leaf surface.
Links: iSpot • Red List of South African Plants • SANBI PlantZAfrica

Locations

  • 1: Arid House 1 • Accession: 1969-771/1 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Unrecorded
  • 2: Arid House 1 • Accession: 2017-182/1 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
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