Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
pachyphytum
ID:
658397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moran & M.Benedict

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 84 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657729

Common Names

  • Thick-leaved Liveforever
  • Thickleaf Liveforever
  • Thick-leaf Liveforever

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Description

Dudleya pachyphytum (also called Thick-leaved Live-forever, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to the Pacific Coast of California and Baja California. It is found in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats, usually on rocky slopes and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Dudleya pachyphytum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dudleya pachyphytum has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thick, succulent leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dudleya pachyphytum 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 pachyphytum

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

Dudleya pachyphytum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dudleya pachyphytum?

Dudleya pachyphytum

What is the common name of Dudleya pachyphytum?

Thick-leaved Dudleya

What is the natural habitat of Dudleya pachyphytum?

Coastal bluffs and rocky slopes

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-2778984: Based on the initial data import
Reid Venable Moran (1916-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moran' in the authors string.
Michael Benedict (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Benedict' in the authors string.