Status:
valid
Authors:
('t Hart) Niederle
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Skalnickáruv rok 74: 33 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330620
Common Names
- Lorenzoi Petrosedum
- Petrosedum Lorenzoi
- Lorenzoi Petrosedum Tree
Description
Petrosedum lorenzoi (also called Lorenzo's Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a low-growing, succulent perennial plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, fleshy, evergreen leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in rocky, alpine meadows and on rocky slopes and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Petrosedum lorenzoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Petrosedum lorenzoi is yellow and has six petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petrosedum lorenzoi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Petrosedum lorenzoi
Petrosedum lorenzoi is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Petrosedum lorenzoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrosedum lorenzoi?
Petrosedum lorenzoi
What is the common name of Petrosedum lorenzoi?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Petrosedum lorenzoi?
It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia
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
Josef Niederle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Niederle' in the authors string.