Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
microcarpum
ID:
437929

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Schönland

Source:
ksu

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(2a): 31 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437261

Common Names

  • Small-fruited Stonecrop
  • Small-fruited Sedum
  • Small-fruited Orpine

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Synonyms

  • Telmissa microcarpa Boiss. [unknown]
  • Telmissa sedoides Fenzl [unknown]
  • Crassula microcarpa Sm. [unknown]

Description

Sedum microcarpum (also called Small-Fruited 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 microcarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an edible plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sedum microcarpum has small, star-shaped yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum microcarpum 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 microcarpum

Sedum microcarpum can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Sedum microcarpum FAQ

What type of plant is Sedum microcarpum?

Sedum microcarpum is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae.

Where does Sedum microcarpum grow?

Sedum microcarpum is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the uses of Sedum microcarpum?

Sedum microcarpum 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,

References

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Selmar Schonland (1860-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:998448-1: Based on the initial data import