Description
Lenophyllum guttatum is an hairless, succulent, perennial herb with attractively brown-dappled, flat, obtuse leaves. Formerly described by Mr. Rose as a doubtful Sedum, its distinct petals excluding it from all the other related genera. Living specimens show little connection with Sedum, but in foliage and habit more resemble Echeveria, from which, however, they are clearly distinct.
Stock (thick stem): Whitish, suckering at the base.
Roots: Pale brown.
Leaves: Few, 1.8-3.5(-4) cm long, in opposite pairs on non-flowering shoots, crowded together, elliptic-ovate to rhombic, broadest at base, deeply but shallowly grooved above (boat-shaped), apex obtuse or rounded, olive green-grey, greyish pink or light green, and scurfy, and covered with fine dots and stripes of black-brown or black-purple.
Flowering-stems: Terminal, up to 20 cm tall, pinkish with scattered alternate leaves, branched towards apex; branches 2-6 with 5-12 flowers.
Flowers: Green-yellow, almost stalkless. Sepals 5, fleshy, obtuse, c. 6 mm long, club-shaped; petals 5, almost equalling sepals c. 5 mm long, obtuse, yellowish, eventually drying reddish. Stamens 10, 5 arising directly from petals, 5 from between petals; nectaries oblong, orange or deep yellow; carpels erect, joined at base, green; stigmas white.
Blooming season: Late summer—autumn. Flowers open in succession one after another and last on the plant for a long time.
Fruits ( follicles): Spreading, brown.
Seeds: Oblong-elliptic, brown.
Lenophyllum requires bright light to thrive. This plant enjoys complete sun, though it can tolerate partial shade. When you are growing indoors, it is recommended to offer additional synthetic light. In shaded places, Lenophyllum leaves turn bronze-green, and in complete sunlight, their leaves rely on a complete green.
Lenophyllum plants are bushy and small in size. In fact, they reach an optimum height of just twenty centimeters. From simple, non-branched stems, there are triangular shaped pairs of leaves, with concave and very fleshy page, and green or green-gray according to the species.
In this guide, we will cover 8 Types of Lenophyllum Succulents as follows.
1 Lenophyllum Acutifolium
Lenophyllum Acutifolium is a member of the plant family Crassulaceae, which has 36 genera. Origin: Northeast Mexico They have a large number of flowers that turn yellow in the fall and winter.Drought-tolerant and extremely suitable for xeriscaping
2 Lenophyllum Guttatum
Lenophyllum Guttatum is a seasonal succulent belonging to the Crassulaceae botanical family. The plant grows to approximately 20 cm in height. The stem is erect and thin and branches from the base. The leaves are set up in opposite sets on non-flowering shoots. The leaves are obovate to rhombic and greenish-grey with brownish dots and stripes. Flowering occurs from late summer to early fall, and buds are born upon the flowering stem in the terminal position.
3 Lenophyllum Latum
Lenophyllum Latum is in the family Crassulaceae in the major group of angiosperms (flowering plants). Mexico is the native origin of this species. It is drought-tolerant and does not tolerate wet soils, especially in winter, and will produce stalks with little yellow flowers.
4 Lenophyllum Obtusum
Lenophyllum Obtusum remains in the household of Crassulaceae, a major group of angiosperms (blooming plants). The native range of this type is Mexico. It is a branched succulent with fleshy leaves ranging in color from green to glaucous to purple. It matures to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. Leaves vary in shape. Flowers are dull yellow with brownish tips.
5 Lenophyllum Pusillum
Lenophyllum Pusillum is in the family Crassulaceae. Its small tufted leaves make Lenophyllum a great plant for a rock garden or container. They are also great plants for green roofing systems. When established, it will produce stalks with small yellow flowers.
6 Lenophyllum Reflexum
Lenophyllum Reflexum is a little succulent with thick stems, branching near the base, and opposite, broadly ovate to elliptic, mostly reflexed leaves. It matures to 12 inches (30 cm) high. Leaves are up to 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) long and 1.2 inches (3 cm) broad. Flowers are small, lasting, yellowish-green, and appear on much-branched inflorescences from summer to fall.
7 Lenophyllum Texanum
Lenophyllum Texanum is a blooming succulent in the Crassulaceae family. This plant is native to northern Mexico and seaside areas of Texas in the United States. It is not a hybrid plant and can be quickly discovered in seaside locations.
Lenophyllum Texanum is a semi-desert plant. This is not a widely offered plant, therefore it is referred to as a “rare succulent plant” due to its limited availability. They can thrive in fertile, well-draining soil. However, you cannot use an all-purpose potting mix as is. We need to modify the soil to make it more succulent-friendly.
8 Lenophyllum Weinbergii
Lenophyllum Weinbergii belongs to the family Crassulaceae. Its small tufting habit makes Lenophyllum a terrific plant for a rock garden or container. They are likewise excellent plants for green roofs. Once developed, it will produce stalks with little yellow flowers.