Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
aetnense
ID:
437816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tineo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. Syn. 2: 826 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437148

Common Names

  • Etna Stonecrop
  • Etna Sedum
  • Etna's Stonecrop

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Description

Sedum aetnense (also called Etna Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, fleshy, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky habitats, such as cliffs, gorges, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum aetnense is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sedum aetnense has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum aetnense is a low-growing, evergreen, clump-forming perennial. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be taken in the spring or summer. It can be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Sedum aetnense

Sedum aetnense can be found in the mountains of Sicily, Italy.

Sedum aetnense FAQ

What is the common name of Sedum aetnense?

Etna Stonecrop

What is the scientific name of Sedum aetnense?

Sedum aetnense

What is the family of Sedum aetnense?

Crassulaceae

Species in the Sedum genus

Sedum forreri, Sedum confertiflorum, Sedum corymbosum, Sedum candolleanum, Sedum rubens, Sedum carnegiei, Sedum caroli-henrici, Sedum cepaea, Sedum elburzense, Sedum ecalcaratum, Sedum duthiei, Sedum engadinense, Sedum ermenekensis, Sedum erraticum, Sedum eriocarpum, Sedum erlangerianum, Sedum dasyphyllum, Sedum creticum, Sedum cyprium, Sedum dendroideum, Sedum derbezii, Sedum argunense, Sedum atratum, Sedum assyriacum, Sedum arenarium, Sedum acre, Sedum abchasicum, Sedum aetnense, Sedum cespitosum, Sedum caeruleum, Sedum brevifolium, Sedum battandieri, Sedum barcense, Sedum aytacianum, Sedum boninense, Sedum borissovae, Sedum berunii, Sedum euxinum, Sedum mexicanum, Sedum melanantherum, Sedum morganianum, Sedum maireanum, Sedum modestum, Sedum monregalense, Sedum microcarpum, Sedum microstachyum, Sedum litoreum, Sedum lineare, Sedum longuetae, Sedum lydium,

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,

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