Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
rupestre
ID:
397205

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.V.Heath

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Sussex Cact. Succ. Soc. Yearb. 1987: 56 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396537



Common Names

  • Petrosedum rupestre
  • Rocky Stonecrop
  • Rock Sedum


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Synonyms

  • Petrosedum rupestre reflexum (L.) Velayos [unknown]
  • Petrosedum reflexum (L.) Grulich [unknown]
  • Sedum collinum Willd. [unknown]
  • Sedum crassicaule hort. ex Link [unknown]
  • Sedum cristatum Schrad. [unknown]
  • Sedum caesium Boreau ex Pérard [unknown]
  • Sedum recurvatum Willd. [unknown]
  • Sedum reflexum L. [unknown]
  • Sedum minus Haw. [unknown]
  • Sedum nutans Haw. [unknown]
  • Sedum graniticum Pérard [unknown]
  • Sedum fragile Dumort. [unknown]
  • Sedum septangulare Haw. [unknown]
  • Sedum albescens Haw. [unknown]
  • Sedum virens Aiton [unknown]
  • Sedum virescens Willd. [unknown]
  • Sedum rupestre L. [unknown]
  • Sedum rupestre reflexum Hegi & E.Schmid [unknown]

Description

Petrosedum rupestre (also called Rock Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial herb native to Africa. It has a creeping habit and can grow up to 10 cm tall. It is found in the mountains of Africa, from Ethiopia south to South Africa. It prefers dry, well-drained soils in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Petrosedum rupestre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrosedum rupestre has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrosedum rupestre can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 30cm apart.

Where to Find Petrosedum rupestre

Petrosedum rupestre is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Petrosedum rupestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrosedum rupestre?

Petrosedum rupestre

What type of plant is Petrosedum rupestre?

Succulent

Where is Petrosedum rupestre native to?

Southern Africa

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Paul V. Heath (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.V.Heath' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945121-1: Based on the initial data import