Graptopetalum
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Graptopetalum is a plant genus of the family Crassulaceae
. They are perennial
succulent plant
s and native to Mexico
and Arizona
. They grow usually in a rosette
. There are around 12 species in this genus.
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae, or the orpine family, are a family of dicotyledons. They store water in their succulent leaves. They are found worldwide, but mostly occur in the Northern Hemisphere and southern Africa, typically in dry and/or cold areas where water may be scarce...
. They are perennial
Perennial plant
A perennial plant or simply perennial is a plant that lives for more than two years. The term is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter lived annuals and biennials. The term is sometimes misused by commercial gardeners or horticulturalists to describe only herbaceous perennials...
succulent plant
Succulent plant
Succulent plants, also known as succulents or fat plants, are water-retaining plants adapted to arid climates or soil conditions. Succulent plants store water in their leaves, stems, and also in roots...
s and native to Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
. They grow usually in a rosette
Rosette (botany)
In botany, a rosette is a circular arrangement of leaves, with all the leaves at a single height.Though rosettes usually sit near the soil, their structure is an example of a modified stem.-Function:...
. There are around 12 species in this genus.
Species Description
- Graptopetalum amethystinumGraptopetalum amethystinumGraptopetalum amethystinum, also called Jewel-Leaf Plant, is a plant belonging to the succulent genus Graptopetalum. It is native to Mexico.Graptopetalum amethystinum stays less than 15 cm high. It has pink to white flowers....
- Graptopetalum bellumGraptopetalum bellumTacitus bellus was discovered by Alfred Lau in 1972 in West Mexico at an altitude of 4,800 ft.It grows in rocky terrain with moderate sun exposure.- Description :...
, aka Tacitus bellus - Graptopetalum paraguayenseGraptopetalum paraguayenseGraptopetalum paraguayense is a species of succulent plant in the jade plant family, Crassulaceae, that is native to Tamaulipas, Mexico. Common names include Mother-of-pearl-plant and Ghost plant....
, Sedum weinbergii, Mother of pearl plant, Ghost plant