Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 234. 1950.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293561
Common Names
- Villetii Lithops
- Villetii Living Stones
- Villetii Stones
Description
Lithops villetii (also called 'Villet's Living Stones' and 'Villet's 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 villetii is a popular succulent plant used in ornamental gardens. It is also used in rock gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its unique shape and texture and can be used to add interest to a garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lithops villetii sub. deboeri (Schwantes) D.T.Cole
Lithops villetii sub. kennedyi (de Boer) D.T.Cole
Lithops villetii sub. villetii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lithops villetii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithops villetii 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 villetii
Lithops villetii can be found in Namibia and South Africa.
Lithops villetii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithops villetii?
Lithops villetii
What is the common name of Lithops villetii?
Villet's Living Stone
What is the natural habitat of Lithops villetii?
Lithops villetii 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