Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
diminutum
ID:
1287361

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.T.Clausen) G.L.Nesom

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 79: 261 (1995 publ. 1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286699

Common Names

  • Diminutive Stonecrop
  • Diminutive Sedum
  • Diminutive Stonecrop Sedum

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Description

Sedum diminutum (also called Dwarf Stonecrop, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial succulent up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in rocky areas, cliffs, and dry hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum diminutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in rock gardens, as a border plant, and as a potted plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used in green roofs and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sedum diminutum has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with thin stems and small, diminutive leaves.

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Where to Find Sedum diminutum

Sedum diminutum is native to Mexico and Central America, and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Sedum diminutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sedum diminutum?

Sedum diminutum

What is the common name of Sedum diminutum?

Dwarf Stonecrop

What is the native range of Sedum diminutum?

Mexico

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-50337699: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Robert Theodore Clausen (1911-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Clausen' in the authors string.