Hylotelephium spectabile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabile
ID:
1301251
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boreau) H.Ohba
Source:
tro
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 90: 52 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300589
Common Names
- Hylotelephium spectabile
- Spectabile Hylotelephium
- Spectabile's Hylotelephium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hylotelephium spectabile (also called 'Showy Stonecrop', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to Europe. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are green in color and arranged in opposite pairs. It grows in rocky areas and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hylotelephium spectabile is a popular ornamental plant used in rock gardens, borders, and containers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hylotelephium spectabile var. angustifolium (Kitag.) S.H.FuFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hylotelephium spectabile is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Hylotelephium spectabile is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Hylotelephium spectabile
Hylotelephium spectabile can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, from the Baltic States to the Mediterranean.
Hylotelephium spectabile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hylotelephium spectabile?
Hylotelephium spectabile
What type of plant is Hylotelephium spectabile?
It is an herbaceous perennial plant.
Where is Hylotelephium spectabile native to?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Species in the Hylotelephium genus
Hylotelephium tianschanicum, Hylotelephium anacampseros, Hylotelephium callichroma, Hylotelephium cauticola, Hylotelephium ewersii, Hylotelephium maximum, Hylotelephium sordidum, Hylotelephium telephium, Hylotelephium uralense, Hylotelephium viride, Hylotelephium sukaczevii, Hylotelephium pakistanicum, Hylotelephium telephioides, Hylotelephium cyaneum, Hylotelephium erythrostictum, Hylotelephium pallescens, Hylotelephium pluricaule, Hylotelephium populifolium, Hylotelephium ussuriense, Hylotelephium verticillatum, Hylotelephium viviparum, Hylotelephium subcapitatum, Hylotelephium spectabile, Hylotelephium mingjinianum, Hylotelephium bonnafousi, Hylotelephium tatarinowii, Hylotelephium angustum, Hylotelephium sieboldii,
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 tro-8903382: Based on the initial data import
Alexandre Boreau (1803-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boreau' in the authors string.
Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.