Lithops schwantesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinter
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Südwestafr. Lithopsart.: 14. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360423
Common Names
- Schwantesii
- Lithops Schwantesii
- Schwantes' Lithops
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lithops schwantesii (also called 'Schwantes' 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 schwantesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lithops schwantesii sub. gebseri (de Boer) D.T.ColeLithops schwantesii sub. schwantesii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lithops schwantesii is a white or yellowish-white color, and is tubular in shape. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lithops schwantesii 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 schwantesii
Lithops schwantesii can be found in southern Africa. It is commonly found in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands.
Lithops schwantesii FAQ
What is the common name of Lithops schwantesii?
Schwantes' lithops
What is the natural habitat of Lithops schwantesii?
Grasslands and scrublands
What are the edible parts of Lithops schwantesii?
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
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000360423: Based on the initial data import