Pseudolithos cubiformis

(Bally) Bally

Cube pseudolithos

Apocynaceae Edible: Leaves ?, Stems ? 3 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

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Pseudolithos cubiformis is a species of succulent plant native to Somalia. While its genus name, Pseudolithos, refers to its stone-like appearance, the species is especially named for its squat, leafless, and often cube-shaped growth habit.

Description

It is a small succulent plant. It that grows into a cube shape. It varies in shape, size and colour. It is often about 13 cm tall an wide. The skin is green to grey. The flowers are in clusters and have hairy petals and a purple centre.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It can grow in arid places. It suits USDA hardiness zone 11.

Where It Grows

Africa, East Africa, Somalia,

Cultivation

The can be grown from seed or stem cuttings.

Synonyms

Ceropegia cubiformis Lithocaulon cubiforme Bally

References (2)

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (1999). Survey of Economic Plants for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SEPASAL) database. Published on the Internet; http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/ceb/sepasal/internet [Accessed 4th April 2011]
World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew