Lithops pseudotruncatella
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Lithops |
| Species: | L. pseudotruncatella
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| Lithops pseudotruncatella | |
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Lithops alpina Dinter | |
Lithops pseudotruncatella is a species of succulent in the family Aizoaceae.[1][2] 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.[3] The plant is found throughout much of Southern Africa.[3]
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.[4] Its flowers are yellow in color and not more than 4 cm in diameter.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Lithops pseudotruncatella (A.Berger) N.E.Br". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ "Lithops Pseudotruncatella - Truncate Living Stone - Description and Care". www.houseplantsexpert.com. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
- ^ a b "RHS - Lithops pseudotruncatella". Royal Horticultural Society.
- ^ "Lithops pseudotruncatella". www.llifle.com. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
- ^ "Lithops pseudotruncatella (Truncate Living Stone)". World of Succulents. 2017-09-17. Retrieved 2019-03-13.