Status:
valid
Authors:
(Makino) Hara
Source:
ksu
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 49: 73 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383389
Common Names
- Orostachys boehmeri
- Boehmeri Orostachys
- Orostachys
Synonyms
- Orostachys furusei Ohwi [unknown]
- Orostachys vyschinii Bezd. [unknown]
- Sedum boehmeri Makino [unknown]
- Cotyledon malacophylla boehmeri Makino [unknown]
- Orostachys iwarenge boehmeri (Makino) H.Ohba [unknown]
- Orostachys malacophylla boehmeri (Makino) H.Hara [unknown]
Description
Orostachys boehmeri (also called Boehmer's Orostachys, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a rosette of fleshy leaves. It is native to Central Asia and the Himalayas. It is found in rocky slopes and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Orostachys boehmeri is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in the production of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orostachys boehmeri is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orostachys boehmeri is a succulent plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seeds should be sown in a container filled with a well-draining potting mix. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a container filled with a well-draining potting mix. Once established, it prefers dry, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Orostachys boehmeri
Orostachys boehmeri is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Orostachys boehmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orostachys boehmeri?
Orostachys boehmeri
What is the common name of Orostachys boehmeri?
Boehmeri stonecrop
Where does Orostachys boehmeri grow?
Orostachys boehmeri is found in temperate regions of Asia
Species in the Orostachys genus
Orostachys spinosa,
Orostachys saxatilis,
Orostachys boehmeri,
Orostachys maximowiczii,
Orostachys gorovoii,
Orostachys fimbriata,
Orostachys thyrsiflora,
Orostachys chanetii,
Orostachys minuta,
Orostachys paradoxa,
Orostachys malacophylla,
Orostachys cartilaginea,
Orostachys japonica,
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,