Status:
valid
Authors:
Fröd.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 90: 119 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437479
Common Names
- Holopetalum Stonecrop
- Holopetalum Sedum
- Holopetalum's Stonecrop
Description
Sedum holopetalum (also called Holopetalum Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Crassulaceae family. It is a succulent perennial herb with small, yellow flowers and fleshy, green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in rocky, sunny places.
Uses & Benefits
Sedum holopetalum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for making floral arrangements. The leaves of the plant are edible and can be used in salads and other dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sedum holopetalum is a star-shaped yellow flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sedum holopetalum 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 holopetalum
Sedum holopetalum is native to Mexico.
Sedum holopetalum FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Sedum holopetalum?
Sedum holopetalum prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What kind of soil is best for Sedum holopetalum?
Sedum holopetalum prefers well-draining, sandy soil.
How much light does Sedum holopetalum need?
Sedum holopetalum prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
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,