Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bromfieldii
ID:
1294182

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 452. 1934.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293520



Common Names

  • Lithops Bromfieldii
  • Bromfieldii Lithops
  • Living Stones


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Description

Lithops bromfieldii (also called Living Stones, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a small, slow-growing plant, with a pair of leaves that are usually gray-green in color and have a pattern of dots and lines. The leaves are typically 1-2 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lithops bromfieldii is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens, and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lithops bromfieldii has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, rounded leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithops bromfieldii is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from seed. To propagate, sow the seeds in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water them lightly. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Lithops bromfieldii should be grown in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water the plant when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Lithops bromfieldii

Lithops bromfieldii is found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Lithops bromfieldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithops bromfieldii?

Lithops bromfieldii

What is the common name of Lithops bromfieldii?

Living Stones

What is the natural habitat of Lithops bromfieldii?

Deserts of Namibia and South Africa

Species in the Aizoaceae family