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Graptopetalum paraguayense

(N.E.Br.) E.Walther (1938)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-CoreEudicot Order: Saxifragales Family: Crassulaceae Genus: Graptopetalum

ghost plant, mother of pearl

Description

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

O'ahu Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 9: 108 (1938)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Graptopetalum paraguayense Honolulu, Dowsett Highlands Preserved_Specimen Lvs. borne in rosette (4-5 in. diam.) at top of 6-in stalk, 1' t-green, purple-tinged, 2x1 in.; Fl. stem rises from below 1f rosette, calyx green, petals white + maroon dots in center. 10 stamens, 5 bent down, 5 on petals. Moir, Mrs.W.G. Oahu BISH 1954-02-12
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