Oophytum is a genus of succulent plants native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.Oophytum N.E.Br. Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 October 2025. 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: Oophytum nanum Oophytum oviforme
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Oophytum Plants in the Knersvlakte