Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
forsterianum
ID:
397198

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Grulich

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Preslia 56: 40 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396530

Common Names

  • Petrosedum forsterianum
  • Forster's Petrosedum
  • Forster's Sandmat

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Synonyms

  • Petrosedum rupestre elegans (Lej.) Velayos [unknown]
  • Sedum elegans Lej. [unknown]
  • Sedum aureum Wirtg. ex F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Sedum guadarramicum Sennen [unknown]
  • Sedum forsterianum Sm. [unknown]
  • Sedum rupestre elegans (Lej.) Syme [unknown]
  • Sedum forsterianum elegans (Lej.) E.F.Warb. [unknown]
  • Sedum reflexum aureum (Wirtg.) H.Jacobsen [unknown]
  • Sedum rupestre forsterianum (Sm.) R.L.Evans [unknown]
  • Petrosedum rupestre forsterianum (Sm.) Niederle [unknown]

Description

Petrosedum forsterianum (also called Forster's 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 forsterianum is used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrosedum forsterianum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrosedum forsterianum 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 forsterianum

Petrosedum forsterianum is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Petrosedum forsterianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrosedum forsterianum?

Petrosedum forsterianum

What type of plant is Petrosedum forsterianum?

Succulent

Where is Petrosedum forsterianum native to?

Southern Africa

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

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Vít Grulich (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grulich' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914405-1: Based on the initial data import