Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
affomarcoi
ID:
1322814

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

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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.

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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 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

Lorenzo Gallo (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Gallo' in the authors string.
Massimo Afferni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Afferni' in the authors string.