Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
loreum
ID:
595540

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

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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.

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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

References