Lithops amicorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.T.Cole
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
in Cactus & Co. 10: 59. 2006.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361415
Common Names
- Lithops amicorum
- Friendly Living Stones
- Amicorum Living Stones
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lithops amicorum (also called Friend's Lithops, among many other common names) is a succulent native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lithops amicorum is often used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent collections. It has a unique appearance and is relatively low maintenance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithops amicorum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lithops amicorum is an easy-to-grow perennial that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring.
Where to Find Lithops amicorum
Lithops amicorum is native to Namibia and can be found in the Karas Region.
Lithops amicorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithops amicorum?
Lithops amicorum
What is the common name of Lithops amicorum?
Friend's Living Stone
What is the natural habitat of Lithops amicorum?
Dry, rocky areas of South Africa
Species in the Lithops genus
Lithops turbiniformis, Lithops schwantesii, Lithops hookeri, Lithops naureeniae, Lithops gesinae, Lithops geyeri, Lithops halenbergensis, Lithops hermetica, Lithops amicorum, Lithops coleorum, Lithops aucampiae, Lithops bromfieldii, Lithops comptonii, Lithops dinteri, Lithops divergens, Lithops dorotheae, Lithops francisci, Lithops fulviceps, Lithops gracilidelineata, Lithops hallii, Lithops helmutii, Lithops herrei, Lithops julii, Lithops karasmontana, Lithops lesliei, Lithops localis, Lithops marmorata, Lithops meyeri, Lithops olivacea, Lithops otzeniana, Lithops pseudotruncatella, Lithops ruschiorum, Lithops salicola, Lithops vallis-mariae, Lithops verruculosa, Lithops villetii, Lithops viridis, Lithops werneri, Lithops optica,
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Desmond Thorne Cole (1922-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.T.Cole' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000361415: Based on the initial data import