Conophytum taylorianum ((Dinter & Schwantes) N.E.Br. 1926) Perennial succulent, with compact, globose or cylindrical bodies, formed by one or two fused leaves that store water. Each body has an apical fissure and grows forming dense colonies. Flowers are solitary, usually white or yellow. The fruit is a capsule that releases tiny seeds. Easy to cultivate. More Information Etymology: In honor of the botanist Taylor.Place of Origin: South Africa, Northern Cape Province.
Conophytum truncatum ((Thunb.) N.E.Br. 1922) Perennial succulent, with compact, globose bodies formed by one or two fused leaves. Each body features a truncated or flat apex characteristic of the species and grows forming dense colonies. Its flowers are white or pale yellow. The fruit is a hygroscopic capsule that releases tiny seeds. Highly adapted to rocky soils and arid climates. Requires good drainage. More Information Etymology: It means "cut" or "truncated" in reference to the flat shape of the leaf.Place of Origin: North Cape of South Africa.
Conophytum uviforme ((Haw.) N.E.Br. 1922) Perennial succulent with small, globular, and compact bodies that grow forming dense colonies. Each body consists of one or two fused leaves and has a grape-like shape, from which it derives its name. The flowers are solitary, hermaphroditic, and typically white or yellow. The fruit is a capsule that releases very small seeds. It thrives in arid, well-drained soils. More Information Etymology: In the form of a grape due to its leaves.Place of Origin: South Africa, Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces.