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
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.
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,