Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulviceps
ID:
1294192

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 55. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293530



Common Names

  • Lithops Fulviceps
  • Fulviceps Lithops
  • Living Stones


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Description

Lithops fulviceps (also called 'Fulviceps Living Stones' and 'Fulviceps 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 fulviceps is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lithops fulviceps 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 fulviceps 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 fulviceps 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 fulviceps

Lithops fulviceps can be found in Namibia.

Lithops fulviceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithops fulviceps?

Lithops fulviceps

What is the common name of Lithops fulviceps?

Fulviceps Living Stone

What is the natural habitat of Lithops fulviceps?

Lithops fulviceps is native to South Africa and is found in rocky soils

Species in the Aizoaceae family