Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
filicaulis
ID:
522007

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) C.A.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 3: 630 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521339

Common Names

  • Fern-leaf Adromischus
  • Fern-leaf Crassula
  • Fern-leaf Kalanchoe

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Synonyms

  • Adromischus fragilis Hutchison [unknown]
  • Adromischus fragilis numeensensis Hutchison [unknown]
  • Adromischus fusiformis A.Berger [unknown]
  • Adromischus kleinioides C.A.Sm. [unknown]
  • Adromischus mammillaris rubra Poelln. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon filicaulis Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon fusiformis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Adromischus filicaulis filicaulis [unknown]

Description

Adromischus filicaulis (also called 'Finger-Stem Plant', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy, gray-green leaves with wavy margins and small white flowers. It is found in rocky hillsides and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Adromischus filicaulis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adromischus filicaulis sub. marlothii (Schönland) Toelken

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adromischus filicaulis has small white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adromischus filicaulis is a perennial succulent that can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden, as it is susceptible to wind damage.

Where to Find Adromischus filicaulis

Adromischus filicaulis is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Adromischus filicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adromischus filicaulis?

Adromischus filicaulis

What is the common name of Adromischus filicaulis?

Stalked crinkle-leaf

What is the native range of Adromischus filicaulis?

South Africa

Species in the Adromischus genus

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2623262: Based on the initial data import
Christo Albertyn Smith (1898-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Sm.' in the authors string.
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.