Petrosedum bellardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bellardii
ID:
1414802
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Gallo
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 306(2): 169 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427267
Common Names
- Petrosedum bellardii
- Bellardii Petrosedum
- Bellardii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Petrosedum bellardii (also called 'Bellard's petrosedum' or 'Bellard's petrosedum fern', among many other common names) is a fern native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a creeping rhizome and the fronds are triangular in shape, with a glossy green color. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Petrosedum bellardii is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrosedum bellardii has small, white flowers that are tubular in shape and have a long, protruding stigma. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Petrosedum bellardii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Petrosedum bellardii
Petrosedum bellardii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Petrosedum bellardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrosedum bellardii?
Petrosedum bellardii
What is the common name of Petrosedum bellardii?
Bellard's Petrosedum
What is the natural habitat of Petrosedum bellardii?
Forests and scrublands
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
Lorenzo Gallo (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Gallo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77162985-1: Based on the initial data import