Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
rubens
ID:
437637

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 432 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436969

Common Names

  • Sedum rubens
  • Rubens Sedum
  • Sedum Rubens

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Synonyms

  • Procrassula pallidiflora Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Procrassula mediterranea Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sedum matrense Kit. [unknown]
  • Sedum ibicense Pau [unknown]
  • Sedum angelosi Beauverd & Topali [unknown]
  • Sedum steudelii Boiss. [unknown]
  • Aithales rubens Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Crassula rubens L. [unknown]

Description

Sedum rubens (also called Red Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to Europe. It has small, rounded leaves and pink flowers. It is typically found growing in rocky areas and on walls.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum rubens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sedum rubens has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum rubens is a succulent native to Mexico. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. When propagating from stem cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Leaf cuttings should be taken from healthy leaves and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered sparingly.

Where to Find Sedum rubens

Sedum rubens is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Sedum rubens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sedum rubens?

Sedum rubens

What is the natural habitat of Sedum rubens?

Rocky and sandy soils

What is the average height of Sedum rubens?

0.2-0.5 meters

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,

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