Lithops turbiniformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 55. 1922.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360416
Common Names
- Turbiniformis
- Lithops Turbiniformis
- Top-shaped Lithops
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- Mesembryanthemum turbiniforme Haw. [unknown]
Description
Lithops turbiniformis (also called 'Turbiniform 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 turbiniformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lithops turbiniformis 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 turbiniformis is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by softwood cuttings in summer or by layering in autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is not recommended as it is slow and unreliable.
Where to Find Lithops turbiniformis
Lithops turbiniformis can be found in southern Africa. It is commonly found in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands.
Lithops turbiniformis FAQ
What is the common name of Lithops turbiniformis?
Turbiniform lithops
What is the natural habitat of Lithops turbiniformis?
Grasslands and scrublands
What are the edible parts of Lithops turbiniformis?
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
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000360416: Based on the initial data import