Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
telephium
ID:
727641

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

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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.

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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 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:274226-1: Based on the initial data import