Lithops divergens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 451. 1934.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293526
Common Names
- Lithops Divergens
- Divergens Lithops
- Living Stones
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lithops divergens (also called Divergent 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 divergens 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 divergens 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lithops divergens 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 divergens 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 divergens
Lithops divergens can be found in Namibia.
Lithops divergens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithops divergens?
Lithops divergens
What is the common name of Lithops divergens?
Divergent Living Stone
What is the natural habitat of Lithops divergens?
Lithops divergens 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
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Caryophyllales.org record for Lithops divergens L.Bolus: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.