Lithops naureeniae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.T.Cole
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
in Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 35: 74. 1980.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360454
Common Names
- Naureeniae
- Lithops Naureeniae
- Naureen's Lithops
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lithops naureeniae (also called 'Naureen's Lithops', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to southern Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and thick, fleshy leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lithops naureeniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithops naureeniae has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lithops naureeniae is a slow-growing succulent that is best grown in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the offsets. The seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Offsets can be carefully removed from the parent plant and planted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Lithops naureeniae
Lithops naureeniae can be found in southern Africa. It is commonly found in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands.
Lithops naureeniae FAQ
What is the common name of Lithops naureeniae?
Naureen's lithops
What is the natural habitat of Lithops naureeniae?
Grasslands and scrublands
What are the edible parts of Lithops naureeniae?
Leaves
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
References
Desmond Thorne Cole (1922-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.T.Cole' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000360454: Based on the initial data import