Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 361 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220581
Common Names
- Sedum Rosthornianum
- Rosthorn's Sedum
- Rosthornianum Sedum
Description
Sedum rosthornianum (also called Rosthorn's Stonecrop, among many other common names) is an evergreen herb that is native to China and Japan. It has small, white flowers that are fragrant and bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Sedum rosthornianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sedum rosthornianum has white to pink flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sedum rosthornianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sedum rosthornianum
Sedum rosthornianum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Sichuan.
Sedum rosthornianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sedum rosthornianum?
Sedum rosthornianum
What is the common name of Sedum rosthornianum?
Rosthorn's Stonecrop
What is the natural habitat of Sedum rosthornianum?
It is native to China and grows in forests, scrub, 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,