Lithops optica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Marloth) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 80. 1922.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001435540
Common Names
- Lithops Optica
- Living Stones
- Optica Lithops
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lithops optica (also called Living Stones, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to the arid regions of Namibia and South Africa. It is a small plant, usually growing up to 2 cm in height, with two leaves that are fused together and resemble stones. It is found in rocky areas, often in crevices of rocks and in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lithops optica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is drought-tolerant and can be used as a groundcover. It also attracts bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lithops optica are white to pink in color, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lithops optica is a low-growing, succulent plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Lithops optica
Lithops optica can be found in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces of South Africa.
Lithops optica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithops optica?
Lithops optica
What type of plant is Lithops optica?
Succulent
What is the size of Lithops optica?
2-4 cm
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
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Marloth (1855-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marloth' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001435540: Based on the initial data import