| Display parents | 2 |
|---|---|
| Taxon | Oophytum |
| Authority | N.E.Br.[1][2] |
Oophytum is a genus of succulent plants native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.[3] Both species are endemic to the Knersvlakte. Egg-shaped Oophytum plants develop two leaves opposite each other per season. At the end of winter the outer pair forms a sheath from which the new pair of leaves develop. Water cells are visible on the soft leaves giving them a shimmering appearance. The flowers, produced in winter, are white, pink, or a combination of both.
The genus contains two accepted species:[2]
- Oophytum nanum (Schltr.) L.Bolus
- Oophytum oviforme (N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.
References
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- ^ "Oophytum N.E.Br.". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Oophytum N.E.Br. Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- Oophytum Plants in the Knersvlakte[dead link]