Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
shitaiense
ID:
1261552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Zheng & D.C.Zhang

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 20: 246 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260890

Common Names

  • Shitaiense Sedum
  • Shitai Sedum
  • Shitai Stonecrop

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Description

Sedum shitaiense (also called Shitai Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to China. It is a small, evergreen perennial with thick, fleshy leaves that are usually green but can be reddish in full sun. It grows in rocky, sandy, and well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum shitaiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sedum shitaiense has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum shitaiense is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings can be planted out in the summer.

Where to Find Sedum shitaiense

Sedum shitaiense is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Sedum shitaiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sedum shitaiense?

Sedum shitaiense

What is the family of Sedum shitaiense?

Crassulaceae

What is the common name of Sedum shitaiense?

Shitai Sedum

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50197179: Based on the initial data import
Dingcheng Zhang (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Zhang' in the authors string.
Yan Zheng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Zheng' in the authors string.