Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
pulverulenta
ID:
658405

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Britton & Rose

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 3: 13 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657737

Common Names

  • Powdery Liveforever
  • Pulverulenta Dudleya
  • Dudleya Pulverulenta

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Synonyms

  • Cotyledon peacockii (Croucher ex T.Moore & Mast.) Baker [unknown]
  • Cotyledon pulverulenta (Nutt.) Baker [unknown]
  • Echeveria argentea hort. ex Lem. [unknown]
  • Echeveria peacockii Croucher ex T.Moore & Mast. [unknown]
  • Echeveria pulverulenta Nutt. [unknown]
  • Dudleya pulverulenta pulverulenta [unknown]

Description

Dudleya pulverulenta (also called Powdery 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 pulverulenta is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a hedge.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dudleya pulverulenta var. arizonica (Rose) S.L.Welsh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dudleya pulverulenta has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dudleya pulverulenta is a succulent perennial herb that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dudleya pulverulenta

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

Dudleya pulverulenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dudleya pulverulenta?

Dudleya pulverulenta

What is the common name of Dudleya pulverulenta?

Powdery Dudleya

What is the natural habitat of Dudleya pulverulenta?

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-2778991: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
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.