Status:
valid
Authors:
't Hart
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bot. Helv. 93: 277 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437431
Common Names
- Sedum fragrans
- Fragrant Stonecrop
- Fragrant Sedum
Description
Sedum fragrans (also called Fragrant Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, fleshy leaves and small, star-shaped yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and on cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Sedum fragrans is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for making floral arrangements. The leaves of the plant are edible and can be used in salads and other dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sedum fragrans is a small, star-shaped yellow flower. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sedum fragrans is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent that is native to Mexico. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings. The cuttings should be allowed to dry for a few days before planting in well-draining soil.
Where to Find Sedum fragrans
Sedum fragrans can be found in the wild in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is commonly found in rocky areas, meadows, and open woods.
Sedum fragrans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sedum fragrans?
Sedum fragrans
What is the common name of Sedum fragrans?
Fragrant Stonecrop
What is the natural habitat of Sedum fragrans?
Mountainous regions of China
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,