Lithops gesinae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Boer
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 1955: 2. 1955.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361252
Common Names
- Lithops gesinae
- Gesina's Lithops
- Lithops
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Lithops annae de Boer [unknown]
- Lithops francisci gesinae (de Boer) B.Fearn [unknown]
- Lithops gesineae annae (de Boer) D.T.Cole [invalid]
- Lithops gesineae annae (de Boer) de Boer [invalid]
- Lithops herbertii de Boer [illegitimate]
Description
Lithops gesinae (also called 'Split Rock', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to Namibia and South Africa. It is characterized by its thick, fleshy leaves which are split into two halves. It grows in rocky, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lithops gesinae is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithops gesinae has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lithops gesinae is a succulent plant that is native to Namibia. It is best grown in well-draining soils in a sunny location. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Lithops gesinae
Lithops gesinae can be found in Namibia.
Lithops gesinae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithops gesinae?
Lithops gesinae
What is the common name of Lithops gesinae?
Gesina's Living Stone
What is the natural habitat of Lithops gesinae?
Dry, rocky areas of South Africa
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
Hendrik Wijbrand de Boer (b.1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Boer' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000361252: Based on the initial data import