Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dinter & Schwantes) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 79: 102. 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293529
Common Names
- Lithops Francisci
- Francisci Lithops
- Living Stones
Description
Lithops francisci (also called 'Francis's Living Stones' and 'Francis'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 francisci is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithops francisci has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, rounded leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithops francisci 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 francisci 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 francisci
Lithops francisci can be found in Namibia.
Lithops francisci FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithops francisci?
Lithops francisci
What is the common name of Lithops francisci?
Francisci Living Stone
What is the natural habitat of Lithops francisci?
Lithops francisci 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