Petrosedum henkii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henkii
ID:
1329636
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Gallo) Afferni
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Newslett. Sedum Soc. 113: 88 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342090
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Petrosedum henkii (also called Rock Purslane, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen perennial native to the temperate regions of North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in rocky, dry soils.
Uses & Benefits
Petrosedum henkii is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Petrosedum henkii is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Petrosedum henkii is a small, evergreen succulent that grows to a height of 10-15 cm. It is native to South Africa and prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Petrosedum henkii
Petrosedum henkii is found in Western Australia.
Petrosedum henkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrosedum henkii?
Petrosedum henkii
What is the common name of Petrosedum henkii?
Henk's Stonecrop
What is the natural habitat of Petrosedum henkii?
Dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows
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.
Massimo Afferni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Afferni' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77146237-1: Based on the initial data import