Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
1300124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kimnach

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 50: 6 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299462

Common Names

  • Sweet Stonecrop
  • Sweet-Scented Stonecrop
  • Fragrant Stonecrop

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Description

Sedum suaveolens (also called Sweet-scented 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 suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens, and is also used in green roofs. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sedum suaveolens are yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum suaveolens 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 suaveolens

Sedum suaveolens is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Sedum suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sedum suaveolens?

Sedum suaveolens

What type of plant is Sedum suaveolens?

It is a succulent

Where is Sedum suaveolens 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,

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