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-0001293539
Common Names
- Lithops Julii
- Julii Lithops
- Living Stones
Description
Lithops julii (also called 'Julius Living Stones' and 'Julius 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 julii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lithops julii sub. fulleri (N.E.Br.) B.Fearn
Lithops julii sub. julii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lithops julii is yellow and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithops julii 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 julii
Lithops julii can be found in Namibia and South Africa.
Lithops julii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithops julii?
Lithops julii
What is the common name of Lithops julii?
Julii Living Stone
What is the natural habitat of Lithops julii?
Lithops julii 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