Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
julii
ID:
1294201

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


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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.

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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 Aizoaceae family

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001293539: Based on the initial data import