Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
farinosa
ID:
658362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Rose

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 3: 15 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657694

Common Names

  • Mealy Liveforever
  • Mealy Dudleya
  • Mealy Stonecrop

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Synonyms

  • Cotyledon farinosa Baker [unknown]
  • Cotyledon farinulenta Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon lingula S.Watson [unknown]
  • Dudleya compacta Rose [unknown]
  • Dudleya eastwoodiae Rose [unknown]
  • Dudleya lingula Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Dudleya septentrionalis Rose [unknown]
  • Echeveria compacta A.Berger [unknown]
  • Echeveria eastwoodiae A.Berger [unknown]
  • Echeveria farinosa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Echeveria farinulenta Lem. [unknown]
  • Echeveria lingula A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Echeveria septentrionalis A.Berger [unknown]
  • Cotyledon compacta Fedde [unknown]
  • Cotyledon eastwoodiae Fedde [unknown]
  • Cotyledon septentrionalis Fedde [unknown]

Description

Dudleya farinosa (also called 'Mealy Plant' and 'Mealy Herb', among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dudleya farinosa 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 farinosa is an evergreen succulent perennial native to California. It can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. When growing from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from stem cuttings, cut a stem from the mother plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Dudleya farinosa

Dudleya farinosa is native to the southwestern United States, particularly in California and Baja California.

Dudleya farinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dudleya farinosa?

Dudleya farinosa

What is the family of Dudleya farinosa?

Crassulaceae

What is the common name of Dudleya farinosa?

Mealy 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2778952: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.