Orostachys

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Orostachys
Orostachys malacophylla var. iwarenge
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Core eudicots
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Orostachys

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

  1. "Orostachys". Kew Plant List. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 8 October 2013. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 Flora of China. "Orostachys". FOC Vol.8. Retrieved 11 November 2013. 
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