Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Chuang
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 19: 224 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241054
Common Names
- Diversifolia Sinocrassula
- Sinocrassula Diversifolia
- Sinocrassula Diversifolia
Description
Sinocrassula diversifolia (also called Chinese Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent native to China. It has white or pink flowers and grows in rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sinocrassula diversifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sinocrassula diversifolia are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinocrassula diversifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Sinocrassula diversifolia
Sinocrassula diversifolia can be found in China, specifically in the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan.
Sinocrassula diversifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinocrassula diversifolia?
Sinocrassula diversifolia
What is the common name of Sinocrassula diversifolia?
Diverse-leaved sinocrassula
What is the natural habitat of Sinocrassula diversifolia?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
Species in the Sinocrassula genus
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,