Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
edulis
ID:
658359

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Moran

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Desert Pl. Life 16: 191 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657691



Common Names

  • Edible Liveforever
  • Edible Dudleya
  • Edible Stonecrop


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Synonyms

  • Cotyledon edulis Brewer [unknown]
  • Echeveria edulis (Nutt.) A.Berger [unknown]
  • Stylophyllum edule (Nutt.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Sedum edule Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Dudleya edulis (also called 'Edible Plant' and 'Edible Herb', among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dudleya edulis 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 edulis is an evergreen succulent perennial native to California. It can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. When growing from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from stem cuttings, cut a stem from the mother plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Dudleya edulis

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

Dudleya edulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dudleya edulis?

Dudleya edulis

What is the family of Dudleya edulis?

Crassulaceae

What is the common name of Dudleya edulis?

Edible 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-2778949: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Reid Venable Moran (1916-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moran' in the authors string.