Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
pruinatum
ID:
397182

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brot.) Grulich

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Preslia 56: 41 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396514

Common Names

  • Petrosedum pruinatum
  • Hoary Petrosedum
  • Hoary Sandmat

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Synonyms

  • Sedum dodecandrum Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Sedum forsteri Haw. [unknown]
  • Sedum pruinatum Brot. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum pruinatum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sedum trevericum Rosbach [unknown]

Description

Petrosedum pruinatum (also called Frosty 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 pruinatum is used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrosedum pruinatum 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 pruinatum 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 pruinatum

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

Petrosedum pruinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrosedum pruinatum?

Petrosedum pruinatum

What is the common name of Petrosedum pruinatum?

Frosty Stonecrop

What is the natural habitat of Petrosedum pruinatum?

Petrosedum pruinatum is native to South 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

Félix de Avelar Brotero (1744-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brot.' 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:914409-1: Based on the initial data import