Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Velayos
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 45: 584 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396535
Common Names
- Petrosedum amplexicaule
- Clasping Petrosedum
- Clasping Sandmat
Synonyms
- Sedum carinatum Link ex Spreng. [unknown]
- Sedum rostratum Ten. [unknown]
- Sedum retorridum hort. ex Mast. [unknown]
- Sedum amplexicaule DC. [unknown]
- Sempervivum anomalum Lag. [unknown]
Description
Petrosedum amplexicaule (also called Clasping Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial herb native to Africa. It has a creeping habit and can grow up to 10 cm tall. It is found in the mountains of Africa, from Ethiopia south to South Africa. It prefers dry, well-drained soils in full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Petrosedum amplexicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrosedum amplexicaule has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and cone-shaped. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petrosedum amplexicaule can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 30cm apart.
Where to Find Petrosedum amplexicaule
Petrosedum amplexicaule is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Petrosedum amplexicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrosedum amplexicaule?
Petrosedum amplexicaule
What type of plant is Petrosedum amplexicaule?
Succulent
Where is Petrosedum amplexicaule native to?
Southern Africa
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,