Status:
valid
Authors:
't Hart
Source:
ksu
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 39: 203 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441216
Common Names
- Bear's Sedum
- Bear's Stonecrop
- Bear's Orpine
Description
Sedum ursi (also called 'Bear's-foot Stonecrop', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has succulent leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in rocky, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sedum ursi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sedum ursi has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have a rosette-like shape with thin, fleshy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sedum ursi is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Sedum ursi
Sedum ursi is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Sedum ursi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sedum ursi?
Sedum ursi
What is the common name of Sedum ursi?
Bear's-foot Stonecrop
What is the natural habitat of Sedum ursi?
Sedum ursi is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia
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,