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
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.
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 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