Status:
valid
Authors:
G.N.Jones
Source:
tro
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Res. Stud. State Coll. Wash. 2: 125. 1931
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299457
Common Names
- Rock Stonecrop
- Rocky Stonecrop
- Rock-Forming Stonecrop
Description
Sedum rupicola (also called Cliff Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has rounded, fleshy leaves that are green to reddish-purple in color. It grows in rocky areas and on cliffs, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Sedum rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with poor soil. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sedum rupicola are yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sedum rupicola is a perennial succulent that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and stem cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Sedum rupicola
Sedum rupicola is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
Sedum rupicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sedum rupicola?
Sedum rupicola
What type of plant is Sedum rupicola?
It is a succulent
Where is Sedum rupicola native to?
It is native to Mexico
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,