Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
658330

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) Britton & Rose

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 3: 27 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657662



Common Names

  • Tufted Liveforever
  • Tufted Dudleya
  • Tufted Stonecrop


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Synonyms

  • Cotyledon caespitosa Haw. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon linguiformis W.T.Aiton [unknown]
  • Cotyledon reflexa Willd. [unknown]
  • Dudleya cotyledon Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Dudleya helleri Rose [unknown]
  • Echeveria caespitosa DC. [unknown]
  • Echeveria californica hort. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Echeveria cotyledon A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Echeveria helleri A.Berger [unknown]
  • Cotyledon helleri Fedde [unknown]
  • Sedum cotyledon J.Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Dudleya caespitosa (also called Tufted Dudleya, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial herb, up to 40 cm tall. It is native to California and is found in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats. It has thick, fleshy leaves, and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dudleya caespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dudleya caespitosa has yellow flowers that are bell-shaped, small seeds, and seedlings that are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dudleya caespitosa can be propagated by seed or division. To cultivate, plant in a well-draining soil in a location with full sun. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Dudleya caespitosa

Dudleya caespitosa is native to the southwestern United States, particularly in California and Baja California.

Dudleya caespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dudleya caespitosa?

Dudleya caespitosa

What is the family of Dudleya caespitosa?

Crassulaceae

What is the common name of Dudleya caespitosa?

Tufted Liveforever

Species in the Dudleya genus

Dudleya abramsii, Dudleya acuminata, Dudleya albiflora, Dudleya anomala, Dudleya anthonyi, Dudleya arizonica, Dudleya attenuata, Dudleya blochmanae, Dudleya brevifolia, Dudleya brittonii, Dudleya caespitosa, Dudleya campanulata, Dudleya candelabrum, Dudleya candida, Dudleya cultrata, Dudleya cymosa, Dudleya densiflora, Dudleya edulis, Dudleya farinosa, Dudleya formosa, Dudleya gatesii, Dudleya gnoma, Dudleya greenei, Dudleya guadalupensis, Dudleya ingens, Dudleya lanceolata, Dudleya linearis, Dudleya multicaulis, Dudleya nesiotica, Dudleya nubigena, Dudleya pachyphytum, Dudleya palmeri, Dudleya parva, Dudleya pauciflora, Dudleya pulverulenta, Dudleya rigidiflora, Dudleya rubens, Dudleya saxosa, Dudleya semiteres, Dudleya stolonifera, Dudleya traskae, Dudleya variegata, Dudleya verityi, Dudleya virens, Dudleya viscida, Dudleya albida, Dudleya orcuttii, Dudleya crassifolia, Dudleya hendrixii,

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-2778922: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.