Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
tuberosum
ID:
1300058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Letourn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 22: 9 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299396

Common Names

  • Sedum tuberosum
  • Tuberous Stonecrop
  • Tuberous Sedum

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Description

Sedum tuberosum (also called Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant with bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is typically found in rocky areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum tuberosum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sedum tuberosum has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, while its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum tuberosum is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent with fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves and star-shaped yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Sedum tuberosum

Sedum tuberosum is native to Mexico and Central America.

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

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Aristide Letourneux (1820-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Letourn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:276206-1: Based on the initial data import