Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
397185

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Grulich

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Preslia 56: 41 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396517

Common Names

  • Petrosedum tenuifolium
  • Slender-leaved Petrosedum
  • Slender-leaved Sandmat

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Synonyms

  • Petrosedum amplexicaule tenuifolium (Sm.) Velayos [unknown]
  • Sedum boryanum DC. [unknown]
  • Sedum amplexicaule tenuifolium (Sm.) Greuter [unknown]
  • Sedum tenuifolium (Sm.) Strobl [unknown]
  • Sempervivum tenuifolium Sm. [unknown]

Description

Petrosedum tenuifolium (also called Slender-leaved 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 tenuifolium is used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Petrosedum tenuifolium sub. ibericum ('t Hart) Grulich

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrosedum tenuifolium 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 tenuifolium 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 tenuifolium

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

Petrosedum tenuifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrosedum tenuifolium?

Petrosedum tenuifolium

What are the common names of Petrosedum tenuifolium?

Slender-leaved Stonecrop

What is the natural habitat of Petrosedum tenuifolium?

Rocky slopes and cliffs in the Mediterranean region

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:914412-1: Based on the initial data import