Orostachys

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. Eight species occur in China.[2]

Ecology

Orostachys' leaves are linear to ovate, often with dull purple dots. Its roots are fibrous and it has no rhizome. [2] The flowering stem is solitary, arising from the center of the rosette in the second year. The stem leaves are alternate.

Species

(also called O.furusei, endemic plant from Japan)

References

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