Orostachys minuta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minuta
ID:
1261760
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kom.) A.Berger
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 18a: 464 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261098
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orostachys minuta (also called Dwarf Orostachys, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to China. It has small, fleshy, green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and on cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Orostachys minuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orostachys minuta is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orostachys minuta is an evergreen succulent that can be propagated by division or seed. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Orostachys minuta
Orostachys minuta is native to East Asia and can be found in the dry grasslands of China and Mongolia.
Orostachys minuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orostachys minuta?
Orostachys minuta
What type of plant is Orostachys minuta?
It is a succulent plant.
Where does Orostachys minuta grow?
It is native to the Caucasus region.
Species in the Orostachys genus
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-50198143: Based on the initial data import
Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.