Orostachys
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| Orostachys malacophylla var. iwarenge | |
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Orostachys is a genus of Crassulaceae that contains 14 accepted species. [1] It is a biennial herb growing in China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia. And eight species are growing in China.[2]
Ecology
Orostachys' leaves are linear to ovate often with dull purple dots and its roots are fibrous and its rhizome is absent. [2] Flowering stem is solitary, arising from center of rosette in 2nd year. The stem leaves are alternate.
Species
- Orostachys aggregata
- Orostachys cartilaginea
- Orostachys chanetii
- Orostachys fimbriata
- Orostachys iwarenge
- Orostachys japonica (Rock pine)
- Orostachys malacophylla
- Orostachys minuta
- Orostachys paradoxa
- Orostachys sikokiana
- Orostachys spinosa
- Orostachys thyrsiflora
References
- ^ "Orostachys". Kew Plant List. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ a b Flora of China. "Orostachys". FOC Vol.8. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
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