Petrosedum albescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albescens
ID:
1330726
Status:
valid
Authors:
Afferni
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Newslett. Sedum Soc. 114: 109 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343180
Common Names
- White Stonecrop
- Petrosedum albescens
- White Sedum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Petrosedum albescens (also called White-flowered petrosedum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Petrosedum albescens is a plant native to Southeast Asia and is used in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Petrosedum albescens is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Petrosedum albescens is a perennial, evergreen plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
Where to Find Petrosedum albescens
Petrosedum albescens can be found in China.
Petrosedum albescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petrosedum albescens?
Petrosedum albescens
What is the common name of Petrosedum albescens?
White Petrosedum
What is the natural habitat of Petrosedum albescens?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
Species in the Petrosedum genus
Petrosedum pruinatum, Petrosedum tenuifolium, Petrosedum sediforme, Petrosedum orientale, Petrosedum montanum, Petrosedum luteolum, Petrosedum forsterianum, Petrosedum erectum, Petrosedum amplexicaule, Petrosedum rupestre, Petrosedum hommelsii, Petrosedum lorenzoi, Petrosedum affomarcoi, Petrosedum ochroleucum, Petrosedum brevierei, Petrosedum henkii, Petrosedum pascalianum, Petrosedum dianium, Petrosedum albescens, Petrosedum estrelae, Petrosedum monteferraticum, Petrosedum elaverinum, Petrosedum subulatum, Petrosedum bellardii,
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
Massimo Afferni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Afferni' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77149077-1: Based on the initial data import