Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 227 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299521
Common Names
- Sedum Spathulifolium
- Spoon-Leaved Stonecrop
- Spoon-Leaved Sedum
Description
Sedum spathulifolium (also called Spathulate-Leaved Sedum, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a rosette of fleshy, triangular leaves with red margins. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky outcrops and crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Sedum spathulifolium 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sedum spathulifolium var. pruinosum (Britton) B.Boivin
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sedum spathulifolium are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have succulent leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sedum spathulifolium is an easy-to-grow succulent that requires little maintenance. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the plant. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly, but not too often, and allowed to dry out between waterings. Fertilize every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Sedum spathulifolium
Sedum spathulifolium can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.
Sedum spathulifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sedum spathulifolium?
Sedum spathulifolium
What is the common name of Sedum spathulifolium?
Broad-Leaved Stonecrop
What type of plant is Sedum spathulifolium?
Succulent
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,