Petrosedum luteolum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteolum
ID:
397197
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chab.) Grulich
Source:
ksu
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Preslia 56: 40 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396529
Common Names
- Petrosedum luteolum
- Yellow Petrosedum
- Yellow Sandmat
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- Sedum luteolum Chaboiss. [unknown]
- Sedum hegnaueri 't Hart [unknown]
- Petrosedum hegnaueri ('t Hart) Niederle [unknown]
Description
Petrosedum luteolum (also called Yellow 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 luteolum is used as a food source and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petrosedum luteolum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Petrosedum luteolum 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 luteolum
Petrosedum luteolum is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Petrosedum luteolum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrosedum luteolum?
Petrosedum luteolum
What type of plant is Petrosedum luteolum?
Succulent
Where is Petrosedum luteolum 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,
References
Vít Grulich (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grulich' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914406-1: Based on the initial data import