Status:
valid
Authors:
K.T.Fu & G.Y.Rao
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Boreal.-Occid. Sin. 8: 118 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261304
Common Names
- Hangzhou Stonecrop
- Sedum hangzhouense
- Hangzhou Sedum
Description
Sedum hangzhouense (also called Hangzhou Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant that is native to the Zhejiang province in China. It has thick, fleshy leaves and stems that form a low-growing mat. It grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sedum hangzhouense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sedum hangzhouense are star-shaped, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sedum hangzhouense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into sections with each section having at least one growing point.
Where to Find Sedum hangzhouense
Sedum hangzhouense can be found in the wild in the mountains of China.
Sedum hangzhouense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sedum hangzhouense?
Sedum hangzhouense
What is the common name of Sedum hangzhouense?
Hangzhou Stonecrop
What is the natural habitat of Sedum hangzhouense?
It is native to China and is found in rocky areas and grasslands.
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
Guang Yuan Rao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Y.Rao' in the authors string.