Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
1263747

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.P.Khokhr. & Vorosch.) Czerep.

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Vasc. Pl. Russia & Adj. States : 193 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263085

Common Names

  • Paradoxa Orostachys
  • Paradoxa Stonecrop
  • Paradoxa Stonecrop

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Description

Orostachys paradoxa (also called 'Paradox Stonecrop', among many other common names) is a succulent native to Central Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and thick, fleshy leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in mountainous regions.

Uses & Benefits

Orostachys paradoxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Orostachys paradoxa are small and white, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orostachys paradoxa is a hardy, low-maintenance succulent that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting of at least 3-4 inches in length and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a dry, well-draining soil mix and keep it in a warm, bright location. Water the cutting sparingly and wait for new growth to appear before watering again. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Orostachys paradoxa

Orostachys paradoxa can be found in the Mediterranean region.

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-50205939: Based on the initial data import
Sergei Cherepanov (1921-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czerep.' in the authors string.
Vladimir Voroschilov (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vorosch.' in the authors string.
Andrey Khokhryakov (1933-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Khokhr.' in the authors string.