Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
perpusillum
ID:
441995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 2: 103 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441327

Common Names

  • Sedum Perpusillum
  • Small Stonecrop
  • Tiny Stonecrop

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Description

Sedum perpusillum (also called Little Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It has fleshy, rounded leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in rocky areas and on dry slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum perpusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat headaches, fever, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sedum perpusillum is a star-shaped yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green, succulent plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum perpusillum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 10 cm in height. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seed should be kept moist until germination occurs, which can take up to two months.

Where to Find Sedum perpusillum

Sedum perpusillum can be found in Turkey.

Sedum perpusillum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sedum perpusillum?

Sedum perpusillum

What is the common name of Sedum perpusillum?

Little-leaf Stonecrop

What is the natural habitat of Sedum perpusillum?

Sedum perpusillum is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:275843-1: Based on the initial data import