Status:
valid
Authors:
Guss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Pl. Rar. : 185 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437270
Common Names
- Seashore Stonecrop
- Seashore Sedum
- Seashore Orpine
Synonyms
- Sedum rhytidocalyx P.Candargy [unknown]
- Sedum marichalii J.Lloyd ex Nyman [unknown]
- Sedum stellatum d'Urv. [unknown]
Description
Sedum litoreum (also called Coastal Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to the Caucasus region. It has fleshy, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color and grows in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sedum litoreum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an edible plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sedum litoreum var. creticum 't Hart
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sedum litoreum is a small, star-shaped yellow flower. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sedum litoreum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to propagate by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance once established.
Where to Find Sedum litoreum
Sedum litoreum can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Sedum litoreum FAQ
What type of plant is Sedum litoreum?
Sedum litoreum is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae.
Where does Sedum litoreum grow?
Sedum litoreum is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the uses of Sedum litoreum?
Sedum litoreum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,