Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kom.) 't Hart
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Evol. & Syst. Crassulac. : 168 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396552
Common Names
- Phedimus litoralis
- Seashore Stonecrop
- Litoralis Stonecrop
Synonyms
- Sedum litorale Kom. [unknown]
- Aizopsis litoralis (Kom.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
Description
Phedimus litoralis (also called Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial succulent with a creeping habit. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey, and grows in rocky, sandy, and gravelly soils.
Uses & Benefits
Phedimus litoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phedimus litoralis are yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phedimus litoralis is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Phedimus litoralis
Phedimus litoralis is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Phedimus litoralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phedimus litoralis?
Phedimus litoralis
What type of plant is Phedimus litoralis?
Succulent
Where is Phedimus litoralis native to?
Central and Southern Europe
Species in the Phedimus genus
Phedimus aizoon,
Phedimus stoloniferus,
Phedimus stevenianus,
Phedimus stellatus,
Phedimus spurius,
Phedimus sikokianus,
Phedimus selskanianus,
Phedimus obtusifolius,
Phedimus litoralis,
Phedimus kamtschaticus,
Phedimus hybridus,
Phedimus ellacombeanus,
Phedimus selskianus,
Phedimus middendorffianus,
Phedimus odontophyllus,
Phedimus stolonifer,
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,