Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
samium
ID:
442147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Runemark & Greuter

Source:
ksu

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 11: 19 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441479

Common Names

  • Samium Sedum
  • Sedum samium
  • Heteranthera callifolia

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Description

Sedum samium (also called 'Samian Stonecrop', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to East Asia. It has small, round leaves that are green in color, and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in alpine and subalpine regions.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum samium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a drought-tolerant plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin problems, wounds, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sedum samium sub. cilicicum (Kit Tan & Vural) Yıld.
Sedum samium sub. micranthum 't Hart & Alpınar

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sedum samium 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 samium can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Sedum samium

Sedum samium is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Sedum samium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sedum samium?

Sedum samium

What type of plant is Sedum samium?

Sedum samium is a succulent plant.

What is the ideal temperature range for Sedum samium?

Sedum samium prefers temperatures between 50-70°F (10-21°C).

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Hans Runemark (1927-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Runemark' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:898720-1: Based on the initial data import