Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
hommelsii
ID:
1318165

Status:
valid

Authors:
('t Hart) Niederle

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Skalnickáruv rok 74: 33 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330619



Common Names

  • Hommelsii Petrosedum
  • Petrosedum Hommelsii
  • Hommelsii Petrosedum Tree


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Description

Petrosedum hommelsii (also called Hommel's Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a low-growing, succulent perennial plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, fleshy, evergreen leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in rocky, alpine meadows and on rocky slopes and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Petrosedum hommelsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petrosedum hommelsii is yellow and has six petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrosedum hommelsii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Petrosedum hommelsii

Petrosedum hommelsii is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Petrosedum hommelsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrosedum hommelsii?

Petrosedum hommelsii

What is the common name of Petrosedum hommelsii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Petrosedum hommelsii?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia

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

Henk ’t Hart (1944-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation ''t Hart' in the authors string.
Josef Niederle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Niederle' in the authors string.