Status:
valid
Authors:
Eggli
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 38: 134 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299853
Common Names
- Rosularia blepharophylla
- Blepharophylla Rosularia
- Blepharophylla Stonecrop
Description
Rosularia blepharophylla (also called Eyelash Rosularia, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is native to Iran, and grows in rocky areas. It has thick, fleshy, gray-green leaves that form rosettes, and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rosularia blepharophylla is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rosularia blepharophylla has small, star-shaped flowers with five white petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rosularia blepharophylla is a hardy perennial that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall, and seeds should be sown in spring or fall.
Where to Find Rosularia blepharophylla
Rosularia blepharophylla can be found in gardens, nurseries, and online retailers.
Rosularia blepharophylla FAQ
What are the common names of Rosularia blepharophylla?
Rosularia blepharophylla is commonly known as the eyelash-leaved rosette.
What is the natural habitat of Rosularia blepharophylla?
Rosularia blepharophylla is native to the Mediterranean region.
What type of soil does Rosularia blepharophylla prefer?
Rosularia blepharophylla prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
Species in the Rosularia genus
Rosularia turkestanica,
Rosularia serrata,
Rosularia subspicata,
Rosularia alpestris,
Rosularia borissovae,
Rosularia glabra,
Rosularia reginae,
Rosularia platyphylla,
Rosularia schischkinii,
Rosularia radicosa,
Rosularia libanotica,
Rosularia lineata,
Rosularia lipskyi,
Rosularia lutea,
Rosularia viguieri,
Rosularia adenotricha,
Rosularia blepharophylla,
Rosularia globulariifolia,
Rosularia sempervivum,
Rosularia elymaitica,
Rosularia haussknechtii,
Rosularia lutea,
Rosularia davisii,
Rosularia rosulata,
Rosularia reginae,
Rosularia modesta,
Rosularia pseudohaussknechtii,
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
Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.