Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.R.O.Bally) P.R.O.Bally
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Candollea 20: 41 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104572
Common Names
- Pseudolithos Cubiformis
- Cubiformis Pseudolithos
- Cubiformis's Pseudolithos
Description
Pseudolithos cubiformis (also called Cubiformis Pseudolithos, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has long and narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudolithos cubiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudolithos cubiformis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudolithos cubiformis is a succulent plant native to Somalia. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept lightly moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings are established, they should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. The plant should be fertilized every few months during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Where to Find Pseudolithos cubiformis
Pseudolithos cubiformis is native to Somalia and can be found in the eastern parts of the country, particularly in the Puntland region.
Species in the Pseudolithos genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,