Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marmorata
ID:
1294207

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 80. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293545



Common Names

  • Lithops Marmorata
  • Marmorata Lithops
  • Living Stones


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lithops marmorata 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 marmorata 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 marmorata

Lithops marmorata can be found in Namibia and South Africa.

Lithops marmorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithops marmorata?

Lithops marmorata

What is the common name of Lithops marmorata?

Marmorate Living Stone

What is the natural habitat of Lithops marmorata?

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

Species in the Aizoaceae family