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Conophytum truncatum (Conophytum truncatum)

Description

Conophytum truncatum is a small South African species of succulent plant of the genus Conophytum. Conophytum truncatum can be distinguished from its closest relatives by its truncated, flattened heads, with small fissures. It is a very variable species. Some population have spots - sometimes arranged into vague lines; others have no markings.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Caryophyllales

            • Family: Aizoaceae

              • Genus: Conophytum