Cotyledon pendens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendens
ID:
624587
Status:
valid
Authors:
van Jaarsv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Aloë 40: 36 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623919
Common Names
- Cotyledon Pendens
- Pendens Plant
- Pendens's Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cotyledon pendens (also called Trailing Cotyledon, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. It grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cotyledon pendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cotyledon pendens has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cotyledon pendens is a succulent plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Cotyledon pendens
Cotyledon pendens is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky, dry areas.
Cotyledon pendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cotyledon pendens?
Cotyledon pendens
What type of plant is Cotyledon pendens?
Shrub
Where does Cotyledon pendens originate from?
South Africa
Species in the Cotyledon genus
Cotyledon adscendens, Cotyledon barbeyi, Cotyledon campanulata, Cotyledon cuneata, Cotyledon eliseae, Cotyledon orbiculata, Cotyledon papillaris, Cotyledon pendens, Cotyledon tomentosa, Cotyledon velutina, Cotyledon woodii, Cotyledon elongata, Cotyledon adscendens, Cotyledon gloeophylla, Cotyledon egglii, Cotyledon xanthantha, Cotyledon petiolaris,
Species in the Crassulaceae family
Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2740277: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.