Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
hypogaeum
ID:
751051

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Reyes, Brachet & O.González

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Cact. Suc. Mex. 54: 70 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750384

Common Names

  • Hypogaeum Sedum
  • Sedum Hypogaeum
  • Hypogaeum Stonecrop

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Description

Sedum hypogaeum (also called Dwarf Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to Europe and Asia. It has rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum hypogaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sedum hypogaeum is a yellow, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum hypogaeum is a succulent plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings or offsets. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. It is best grown in sandy or gravelly soils with plenty of organic matter. It can be propagated by stem cuttings in spring or summer, or by offsets in spring.

Where to Find Sedum hypogaeum

Sedum hypogaeum can be found in the mountains of Europe.

Sedum hypogaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sedum hypogaeum?

Sedum hypogaeum

What is the common name of Sedum hypogaeum?

Stonecrop

What type of climate does Sedum hypogaeum prefer?

Dry, temperate climate

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

Jerónimo Reyes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Reyes' in the authors string.
Christian Brachet (d.1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brachet' in the authors string.
Omar González Zorzano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.González' in the authors string.