Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudotruncatella
ID:
1294213

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 65. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293551



Common Names

  • Pseudotruncatella Lithops
  • Pseudotruncatella Living Stones
  • Pseudotruncatella Stones


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Description

Lithops pseudotruncatella (also called 'False-truncate Living Stones' and 'False-truncate 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 pseudotruncatella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lithops pseudotruncatella sub. archerae (de Boer) D.T.Cole
Lithops pseudotruncatella sub. dendritica (Nel) D.T.Cole
Lithops pseudotruncatella sub. groendrayensis (H.Jacobsen) D.T.Cole
Lithops pseudotruncatella sub. pseudotruncatella
Lithops pseudotruncatella sub. volkii (Schwantes ex de Boer & Boom) D.T.Cole

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lithops pseudotruncatella 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 pseudotruncatella 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 pseudotruncatella

Lithops pseudotruncatella can be found in Namibia and South Africa.

Lithops pseudotruncatella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithops pseudotruncatella?

Lithops pseudotruncatella

What is the common name of Lithops pseudotruncatella?

Pseudotruncatella Living Stone

What is the natural habitat of Lithops pseudotruncatella?

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

Species in the Aizoaceae family