Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
441871

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. ex Raym.-Hamet

Source:
ksu

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. , Suppl. 5: 239 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441203

Common Names

  • Variegated Stonecrop
  • Variegated Sedum
  • Variegated Orpine

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Synonyms

  • Oreosedum versicolor (Raym.-Hamet) Grulich [unknown]

Description

Sedum versicolor (also called 'Variegated 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 versicolor 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 versicolor 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum versicolor 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 versicolor

Sedum versicolor can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Sedum versicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sedum versicolor?

Sedum versicolor

What is the common name of Sedum versicolor?

Variegated Stonecrop

What is the natural habitat of Sedum versicolor?

Sedum versicolor 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,

References

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Raymond-Hamet (1890-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raym.-Hamet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:276231-1: Based on the initial data import