Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
in Gartenflora 77: 69. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594872
Common Names
- Loreum Rush
- Loreum Spear Grass
- Loreum Spear Rush
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum loreum L. [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum decipiens Haw. [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum primulinum L.Bolus [unknown]
- Cephalophyllum apiculatum L.Bolus [unknown]
- Cephalophyllum cedrimontanum L.Bolus [unknown]
- Cephalophyllum compactum L.Bolus [unknown]
- Cephalophyllum decipiens (Haw.) L.Bolus [unknown]
- Cephalophyllum primulinum (L.Bolus) Schwantes [unknown]
Description
Cephalophyllum loreum (also called Loreum Cephalophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub, up to 2 meters tall. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often in association with other shrubs.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalophyllum loreum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used in the production of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cephalophyllum loreum is white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephalophyllum loreum is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, evergreen plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and water levels. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Cephalophyllum loreum
Cephalophyllum loreum is found in Mexico.
Cephalophyllum loreum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalophyllum loreum?
Cephalophyllum loreum
What is the common name of Cephalophyllum loreum?
Woolly Stonecrop
What is the natural habitat of Cephalophyllum loreum?
Rocky slopes and crevices
Species in the Cephalophyllum genus
Cephalophyllum alstonii,
Cephalophyllum caespitosum,
Cephalophyllum compressum,
Cephalophyllum confusum,
Cephalophyllum corniculatum,
Cephalophyllum curtophyllum,
Cephalophyllum diversiphyllum,
Cephalophyllum ebracteatum,
Cephalophyllum framesii,
Cephalophyllum fulleri,
Cephalophyllum goodii,
Cephalophyllum griseum,
Cephalophyllum hallii,
Cephalophyllum herrei,
Cephalophyllum inaequale,
Cephalophyllum loreum,
Cephalophyllum niveum,
Cephalophyllum numeesense,
Cephalophyllum parvibracteatum,
Cephalophyllum parviflorum,
Cephalophyllum parvulum,
Cephalophyllum pillansii,
Cephalophyllum pulchellum,
Cephalophyllum pulchrum,
Cephalophyllum purpureoalbum,
Cephalophyllum regale,
Cephalophyllum rigidum,
Cephalophyllum rostellum,
Cephalophyllum spissum,
Cephalophyllum staminodiosum,
Cephalophyllum subulatoides,
Cephalophyllum tetrastichum,
Cephalophyllum tricolorum,
Species in the Aizoaceae family