Lithops olivacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 84. 1929.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293548
Common Names
- Olive Stones
- Olive Lithops
- Olive Living Stones
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lithops olivacea (also called 'Olive Living Stones' and 'Olive 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 olivacea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lithops olivacea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lithops olivacea 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 olivacea
Lithops olivacea can be found in Namibia and South Africa.
Lithops olivacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithops olivacea?
Lithops olivacea
What is the common name of Lithops olivacea?
Olive Living Stone
What is the natural habitat of Lithops olivacea?
Lithops olivacea 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
References
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001293548: Based on the initial data import