Lithops dorotheae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nel
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 21: 71. 1939.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293528
Common Names
- Lithops Dorotheae
- Dorotheae Lithops
- Living Stones
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lithops dorotheae (also called 'Dorothea's Living Stones' and 'Dorothea's Lithops', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has small, round, grey-green leaves with a white margin. It is found in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lithops dorotheae 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 dorotheae 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 dorotheae 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 dorotheae 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 dorotheae
Lithops dorotheae can be found in Namibia.
Lithops dorotheae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithops dorotheae?
Lithops dorotheae
What is the common name of Lithops dorotheae?
Dorotheae Living Stone
What is the natural habitat of Lithops dorotheae?
Lithops dorotheae 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
Gert Cornelius Nel (1885-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nel' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001293528: Based on the initial data import