Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) H.Ohba
Source:
cmp
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 90: 53 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726974
Common Names
- Hylotelephium telephium
- Orpine
- Livelong
Description
Hylotelephium telephium (also called the Orpine, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is found in habitats such as rocky slopes and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Hylotelephium telephium is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is known for its attractive foliage and pink flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it can spread easily.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hylotelephium telephium sub. fabaria (W.D.J.Koch) H.Ohba
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hylotelephium telephium has star-shaped flowers that are white or pink in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hylotelephium telephium is a slow-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps of the plant and replanting them in the substrate.
Where to Find Hylotelephium telephium
Hylotelephium telephium is native to Europe and Asia and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas.
Hylotelephium telephium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hylotelephium telephium?
Hylotelephium telephium
What is the common name of Hylotelephium telephium?
Telephium Stonecrop
What is the natural habitat of Hylotelephium telephium?
Woodlands and grasslands
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,