Status:
valid
Authors:
Dioli
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 57: 987 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392252
Common Names
- Pseudolithos harardheranus
- Harardheranus Pseudolithos
- Harardheranus Velvet Plant
Description
Pseudolithos harardheranus (also called Harardheran's stone, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent native to East Africa. It has short, stout stems with thick, fleshy leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats such as deserts and mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudolithos harardheranus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudolithos harardheranus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudolithos harardheranus is a succulent plant native to Somalia. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a warm, dry environment and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil dry and well-draining. Fertilize occasionally with a balanced fertilizer. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach up to 1 foot in height.
Where to Find Pseudolithos harardheranus
Pseudolithos harardheranus can be found in the deserts of Oman.
Pseudolithos harardheranus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudolithos harardheranus?
Pseudolithos harardheranus
What is the common name of Pseudolithos harardheranus?
Harardheran's Stone
What is the natural habitat of Pseudolithos harardheranus?
Tropical deserts of the Middle East
Species in the Pseudolithos genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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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,