Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
658325

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moran) Moran

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Baileya 19: 146 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657657

Common Names

  • Short-leaved Liveforever
  • Shortleaf Liveforever
  • Short-leaf Liveforever

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Synonyms

  • Hasseanthus blochmaniae brevifolius Moran [unknown]
  • Hasseanthus brevifolius (Moran) P.H.Thomson [unknown]
  • Dudleya blochmaniae brevifolia (Moran) Moran [unknown]

Description

Dudleya brevifolia (also called Short-leaved Dudleya, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial herb, up to 40 cm tall. It is native to California and is found in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats. It has thick, fleshy leaves, and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dudleya brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dudleya brevifolia has yellow flowers that are bell-shaped, small seeds, and seedlings that are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dudleya brevifolia is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Dudleya brevifolia

Dudleya brevifolia is native to California.

Dudleya brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dudleya brevifolia?

Dudleya brevifolia

What is the family of Dudleya brevifolia?

Crassulaceae

What is the common name of Dudleya brevifolia?

Short-leaved Liveforever

Species in the Dudleya genus

Dudleya abramsii, Dudleya acuminata, Dudleya albiflora, Dudleya anomala, Dudleya anthonyi, Dudleya arizonica, Dudleya attenuata, Dudleya blochmanae, Dudleya brevifolia, Dudleya brittonii, Dudleya caespitosa, Dudleya campanulata, Dudleya candelabrum, Dudleya candida, Dudleya cultrata, Dudleya cymosa, Dudleya densiflora, Dudleya edulis, Dudleya farinosa, Dudleya formosa, Dudleya gatesii, Dudleya gnoma, Dudleya greenei, Dudleya guadalupensis, Dudleya ingens, Dudleya lanceolata, Dudleya linearis, Dudleya multicaulis, Dudleya nesiotica, Dudleya nubigena, Dudleya pachyphytum, Dudleya palmeri, Dudleya parva, Dudleya pauciflora, Dudleya pulverulenta, Dudleya rigidiflora, Dudleya rubens, Dudleya saxosa, Dudleya semiteres, Dudleya stolonifera, Dudleya traskae, Dudleya variegata, Dudleya verityi, Dudleya virens, Dudleya viscida, Dudleya albida, Dudleya orcuttii, Dudleya crassifolia, Dudleya hendrixii,

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,