Subspecies, varieties, forms and cultivars of plants belonging to the Cotyledon orbiculata group

• Cotyledon orbiculata L.: has leaves very variable in shape, up to 13 by 7 cm, usually ± flattened obovate spatulate, grey-green to blue-grey with a powdery waxy coating. Distribution: South Africa (Karoo region).
• Cotyledon orbiculata var. flanaganii (Schönland & Baker f.) Toelken
• Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga (Haw.) DC.: has long pale grey-green finger-like leaves, that take a purplish colour in times of stress. Distribution: South Africa and Swaziland (Central Coast, South Coast)
• Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga f. cristata hort.
• Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga f. variegata hort.
• Cotyledon orbiculata var. oophylla Dinter: has shorter leaves which are somewhat egg-shaped, hence the name oophylla, and bright red pendulous flowers.
• Cotyledon orbiculata var. spuria (L.) Toelken
• Cotyledon orbiculata f. undulata hort.: has unusual grey undulating leaves that give it a very sculptural shape. Garden origin (selected in cultivation)