Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
boninense
ID:
437878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yamam. ex Tuyama

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 50: 428 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437210

Common Names

  • Bonin Stonecrop
  • Bonin Sedum
  • Bonin's Stonecrop

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Synonyms

  • Sedum japonicum boninense (Yamam. ex Tuyama) H.Ohba [unknown]
  • Sedum uniflorum boninense (Yamamotu ex Tuyama) H.Ohba [unknown]

Description

Sedum boninense (also called Bonin Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to the Ogasawara Islands in Japan. It is a low-growing plant with thick, fleshy, triangular-shaped leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. The leaves are green in color and have a waxy texture. The plant produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in rocky areas, on cliffs, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum boninense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an edible plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sedum boninense has small, star-shaped yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum boninense is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to propagate by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance once established.

Where to Find Sedum boninense

Sedum boninense can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Sedum boninense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sedum boninense?

Sedum boninense

What is the common name of Sedum boninense?

Bonin Stonecrop

What is the natural habitat of Sedum boninense?

Rocky slopes and crevices in the mountains of Japan

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,

References

Yoshimatsu Yamamoto (1893-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yamam.' in the authors string.
Takasi Tuyama (1910-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:275142-1: Based on the initial data import