Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
filipes
ID:
1229327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl. ex F.B.Forbes & Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 23: 284 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228665

Common Names

  • Filip's Stonecrop
  • Filip's Sedum
  • Filip's Orpine

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Description

Sedum filipes (also called the Threadleaf Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a succulent native to North America. It has small, pointed leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. The plant grows in dry, rocky areas, such as in deserts and on mountainsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum filipes is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it can be used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sedum filipes has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum filipes is a succulent native to Mexico. It prefers dry, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Sedum filipes

Sedum filipes is native to the mountains of western China.

Sedum filipes FAQ

What are the common names of Sedum filipes?

Fleshy sedum

What is the native range of Sedum filipes?

Central and South America

What type of soil does Sedum filipes prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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-50056245: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Francis Blackwell Forbes (1839-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.B.Forbes' in the authors string.