Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
hemsleanum
ID:
438057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
New N. Amer. Crassul. : 41 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437389

Common Names

  • Sedum hemsleanum
  • Hemsleanum sedum
  • Sedum hemsleanum var. hemsleanum

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Synonyms

  • Sedastrum hemsleyanum Rose [unknown]
  • Sedastrum painteri Rose [unknown]
  • Sedum painteri A.Berger [unknown]

Description

Sedum hemsleanum (also called Hemsley Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, fleshy leaves and small, star-shaped yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and on cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum hemsleanum is used as a ground cover in gardens and as an ornamental plant in rock gardens. It is also used in landscaping to provide a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sedum hemsleanum is a star-shaped yellow flower. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum hemsleanum is a low-growing, evergreen, clump-forming perennial. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be taken in the spring or summer. It can be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Sedum hemsleanum

Sedum hemsleanum can be found in dry, sunny areas in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Sedum hemsleanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sedum hemsleanum?

Sedum hemsleanum

What type of plant is Sedum hemsleanum?

Succulent

What is the optimal soil type for Sedum hemsleanum?

Well-draining 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,

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