Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
399912

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Berger

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 18a: 465 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399244

Common Names

  • Rosularia serrata
  • Serrata Rosularia
  • Rosularia

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Synonyms

  • Orostachys serrata (L.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Orostachys libanotica (L.) Fisch. [unknown]
  • Umbilicus serratus DC. [unknown]
  • Sedum libanoticum L. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon samia d'Urv. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon serrata L. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon samium d'Urv. [unknown]
  • Umbilicus samium DC. [unknown]
  • Umbilicus samius (d'Urv.) DC. [unknown]

Description

Rosularia serrata (also called 'Serrated Rosularia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is a succulent perennial growing up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Central Asia, from Turkmenistan to western China. It is found in rocky places, at altitudes of 1500-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Rosularia serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rosularia serrata has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rosularia serrata is a slow-growing, evergreen succulent shrub that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Rosularia serrata

Rosularia serrata can be found in the deserts of Central Asia.

Rosularia serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rosularia serrata?

Rosularia serrata

What is the common name of Rosularia serrata?

Serrata Rosularia

Where does Rosularia serrata grow?

It grows in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2416546: Based on the initial data import
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.