Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Gallo & Afferni) Afferni
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
CactusWorld 31: 67 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335268
Common Names
- Petrosedum affomarcoi
- Affomarcoi Petrosedum
- Affomarcoi Stonecrop
Description
Petrosedum affomarcoi (also called Affo's Petrosedum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and bears white or pink flowers. Petrosedum affomarcoi is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Petrosedum affomarcoi is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrosedum affomarcoi has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petrosedum affomarcoi is a succulent that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Petrosedum affomarcoi
Petrosedum affomarcoi can be found in Mexico.
Petrosedum affomarcoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrosedum affomarcoi?
Petrosedum affomarcoi
What is the common name of Petrosedum affomarcoi?
Affomarcoi Petrosedum
What is the natural habitat of Petrosedum affomarcoi?
It is found in the temperate and subtropical forests of the Mediterranean region
Species in the Petrosedum genus
Petrosedum pruinatum,
Petrosedum tenuifolium,
Petrosedum sediforme,
Petrosedum orientale,
Petrosedum montanum,
Petrosedum luteolum,
Petrosedum forsterianum,
Petrosedum erectum,
Petrosedum amplexicaule,
Petrosedum rupestre,
Petrosedum hommelsii,
Petrosedum lorenzoi,
Petrosedum affomarcoi,
Petrosedum ochroleucum,
Petrosedum brevierei,
Petrosedum henkii,
Petrosedum pascalianum,
Petrosedum dianium,
Petrosedum albescens,
Petrosedum estrelae,
Petrosedum monteferraticum,
Petrosedum elaverinum,
Petrosedum subulatum,
Petrosedum bellardii,
Species in the Crassulaceae family
Adromischus alstonii,
Adromischus bicolor,
Adromischus caryophyllaceus,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus cristatus,
Adromischus diabolicus,
Adromischus fallax,
Adromischus filicaulis,
Adromischus hemisphericus,
Adromischus humilis,
Adromischus inamoenus,
Adromischus leucophyllus,
Adromischus liebenbergii,
Adromischus maculatus,
Adromischus mammillaris,
Adromischus marianae,
Adromischus maximus,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus nanus,
Adromischus phillipsiae,
Adromischus roaneanus,
Adromischus schuldtianus,
Adromischus sphenophyllus,
Adromischus subdistichus,
Adromischus subviridis,
Adromischus triflorus,
Adromischus trigynus,
Adromischus umbraticola,
Adromischus coleorum,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus triflorus,
Aeonium loartei,
Aeonium uhlii,
Aeonium aguajilvense,
Aeonium aizoon,
Aeonium anagense,
Aeonium anagensis,
Aeonium appendiculatum,
Aeonium arboreum,
Aeonium aureum,
Aeonium balsamiferum,
Aeonium barbatum,
Aeonium beltranii,
Aeonium bollei,
Aeonium burchardii,
Aeonium canariense,
Aeonium castellodecorum,
Aeonium castello-paivae,
Aeonium ciliatum,
References
Massimo Afferni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Afferni' in the authors string.