Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
tymphaeum
ID:
441736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Quézel & Contandr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Candollea xx. 62 (1965) (tympheum), designat. typi omissa; et in Taxon, xvi.240 (1967), cum typo.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441068

Common Names

  • Sedum tymphaeum
  • Tympha Sedum
  • Tympha Stonecrop

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Description

Sedum tymphaeum (also called Tymphaeus Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a species of succulent native to Europe and Asia. It is an evergreen perennial with yellow flowers and fleshy leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can reach up to 30 cm tall.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum tymphaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sedum tymphaeum is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum tymphaeum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant in a sunny location. Sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. The plant will flower in late summer.

Where to Find Sedum tymphaeum

Sedum tymphaeum can be found in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala.

Sedum tymphaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sedum tymphaeum?

Sedum tymphaeum

What is the common name of Sedum tymphaeum?

Tympha sedum

What type of plant is Sedum tymphaeum?

Herbaceous perennial

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 kew-2488997: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Quézel (1926-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quézel' in the authors string.
Juliette Contandriopoulos (1922-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Contandr.' in the authors string.