Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinter
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Südwestafr. Lithopsart.: 18. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293532
Common Names
- Lithops Gracilidelineata
- Gracilidelineata Lithops
- Living Stones
Description
Lithops gracilidelineata (also called 'Gracilidelineata Living Stones' and 'Gracilidelineata 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 gracilidelineata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lithops gracilidelineata sub. brandbergensis (de Boer) D.T.Cole
Lithops gracilidelineata sub. gracilidelineata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithops gracilidelineata 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 gracilidelineata is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in well-draining soil and keep them in a bright, warm spot. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a bright, warm spot. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Lithops gracilidelineata
Lithops gracilidelineata can be found in Namibia.
Lithops gracilidelineata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithops gracilidelineata?
Lithops gracilidelineata
What is the common name of Lithops gracilidelineata?
Gracilidelineata Living Stone
What is the natural habitat of Lithops gracilidelineata?
Lithops gracilidelineata 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