Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
1261961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold ex Miq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 156 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261299

Common Names

  • Japanese Stonecrop
  • Sedum japonicum
  • Japanese Sedum

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Description

Sedum japonicum (also called Japanese Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to Japan. It has thick, fleshy, green leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in rocky areas, cliffs, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sedum japonicum var. oryzifolium (Makino) H.Ohba
Sedum japonicum var. pumilum (H.Ohba) H.Ohba

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sedum japonicum has star-shaped yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum japonicum 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 japonicum

Sedum japonicum can be found in the wild in the mountains of Japan.

Sedum japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sedum japonicum?

Sedum japonicum

What is the common name of Sedum japonicum?

Japanese Stonecrop

What is the natural habitat of Sedum japonicum?

It is native to Japan 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50198617: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.