When most people think of Cotyledon, they immediately picture the "Bear's Paw." As its name suggests, it looks just like a bear's hand. In English, it's called Bear's Paw ((the bear's little hand)). There's also a smaller, thinner variety known as "Kitten's Paw." There are a number of different scientific names associated with them.
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When it comes to Cotyledon, nothing represents this genus quite like the Bear's Paw. As the name suggests, it unmistakably resembles a bear’s hand. In English, it's called Bear's Paw ((the bear's little hand)). The slimmer, smaller version goes by the name "Kitten's Paw."
The specific epithet "tomentosa" is from the English word "tomentose," which means "covered in velvet-like hairs." The ending "-ensis" in "ladismithiensis" denotes origin, indicating that it's a species native to the South African town of Ladismith.
Both the bear and kitten varieties are undeniably Cotyledon, they're iconic, and it’s easy to tell them apart—yet, for some reason, their scientific names are anything but clear. Depending on the reference, you'll find different names. ((That's why on Pukubook there are several pages just for "Bear's Paw")!) But since PUKUBOOK’s policy is to list all the possible options, this page summarizes them!
Bear's Paw C. tomentosa ssp. ladismithiensis
Kitten's Paw a variety of C. tomentosa ssp. ladismithiensis
This classification appears in some fairly reliable publications, and it seems to be the prevailing opinion among Japanese online sources.
Bear's Paw C. tomentosa ssp. tomentosa
Kitten's Paw C. tomentosa ssp. ladismithiensis
This theory is common on international websites.
For example: “The leaves, plant size, and flower arrangement are different… ladismithiensis leaves are elongated and almost cylindrical.” (World of Succulents) “tomentosa has rounder leaves with 3–10 ‘claws,’ growing up to about 50 cm. ladismithiensis has slender leaves with 1–3 claws, and sturdy stems that can reach about 1 meter.” (Llifle) This is the general idea.
Bear's Paw C. tomentosa
Kitten's Paw Cotyledon ladismithiensis
Since Cotyledon ladismithiensis is considered a synonym for C. tomentosa ssp. ladismithiensis, this is basically the same as Theory 2.
Bear's Paw & Kitten's Paw C. tomentosa sp.
This acknowledges both as types of tomentosa, without pinning down their exact classification—a “safe” approach when the divisions are unclear.
カランコエの起毛さんたち 手前からブラウンバニー(孫悟空)、重なって見える奥がチョコレートソルジャー、写真中央は野うさぎ、その奥が黒兎耳、の後ろがふっくら兎、その奥が点兎耳、ふっくらの隣はラッキーガールでその左が福兎耳、ラッキーガールの隣が閃光耳。間にコチドレンの熊童子。 卯年 https://t.co/BHQCkfKCwa
今私が探している多肉植物はハルオシアと、コチレドン(熊童子) です。見つけ次第ご連絡いただけると助かります。 https://t.co/ALr5YskwJd
(´・ω・`)コチレドン 熊童子くんの花が咲いたよ ぷにぷにふわふわな葉っぱがめちゃくちゃ可愛い！育てるのにはなかなかコツがいるけど、お店で見かけたら是非ともお迎えしてほしい植物くんのひとつです！ 蒸れに弱いので風通しのよい場所に置いてあげましょうね～ #タカくん植物園 https://t.co/TsiPSUnWqG
コチドレン、熊童子の花が咲いた！ TL18mm、後少し寄れれば。。。(^q^) https://t.co/7Rbj8F4rzP
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