Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
crassularia
ID:
1301013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raym.-Hamet

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Candollea 4: 27 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300351

Common Names

  • Sedum crassularia
  • Crassularia Stonecrop
  • Crassularia Sedum

Searching for Sedum crassularia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Sedum crassularia (also called Crassular Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant with fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves and star-shaped yellow flowers. It is native to the mountains of southwestern China and grows in rocky, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum crassularia is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover, as it can spread quickly and is drought tolerant. It can also be used to create living walls and as a filler in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sedum crassularia has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Sedum crassularia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum crassularia is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings in the spring or summer. It should be watered regularly, but not overly wet.

Where to Find Sedum crassularia

Sedum crassularia can be found in the wild in Mexico.

Sedum crassularia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sedum crassularia?

Sedum crassularia

How often should Sedum crassularia be watered?

Sedum crassularia should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.

What type of soil is best for Sedum crassularia?

Sedum crassularia prefers well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8902860: Based on the initial data import
Raymond-Hamet (1890-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raym.-Hamet' in the authors string.