Lithops pseudotruncatella

Lithops pseudotruncatella is a species of succulent categorized under the genus Lithops. It belongs to the family Aizoaceae.[1] It is often confused with Conophytum truncatum, but with attention to detail, it can be distinguished. This confusion associated with L. pseudotruncatella is also where it derives its name, literally meaning "fake-truncatum" ( referring to C. trunctatum). It also received The Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2] The plant is found throughout much of Southern Africa.[2]

Lithops pseudotruncatella
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Lithops
Species:
L. pseudotruncatella
Binomial name
Lithops pseudotruncatella
(A.Berger) N.E.Br.

Description

Leaves are thick, and similar to that of the rest of the genus Lithops. The leaves are paired in twos, and the plant as a whole does not grow larger than 5 cm in height. They are grey to green in color with branched marbling on the top.[3] Its flowers are yellow in color and not more than 4 cm in diameter.[4]

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References
  1. "Lithops Pseudotruncatella - Truncate Living Stone - Description and Care". www.houseplantsexpert.com. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
  2. "RHS - Lithops pseudotruncatella". Royal Horticultural Society.
  3. "Lithops pseudotruncatella". www.llifle.com. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
  4. "Lithops pseudotruncatella (Truncate Living Stone)". World of Succulents. 2017-09-17. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
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