Lithops dinteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 97. 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293524
Common Names
- Lithops Dinteri
- Dinteri Lithops
- Living Stones
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lithops dinteri (also called Dinter's Living Stone, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent shrub native to South Africa. It is characterized by its thick, succulent, grey-green leaves with white tubercles and small, pink flowers. It is found in rocky, sandy soils in dry, arid regions.
Uses & Benefits
Lithops dinteri 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lithops dinteri sub. dinteriLithops dinteri sub. fredericii (D.T.Cole) D.T.Cole
Lithops dinteri sub. multipunctata (de Boer) D.T.Cole
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithops dinteri 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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Lithops dinteri 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 dinteri 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 dinteri
Lithops dinteri is found in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Lithops dinteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithops dinteri?
Lithops dinteri
What is the common name of Lithops dinteri?
Dinter's Living Stone
What is the natural habitat of Lithops dinteri?
Lithops dinteri is native to South Africa and is found in rocky soils
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
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001293524: Based on the initial data import