Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
obtusatum
ID:
1300053

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 342 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299391



Common Names

  • Sedum obtusatum
  • Blunt-Leaved Stonecrop
  • Blunt-Leaved Sedum


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Description

Sedum obtusatum (also called Blunt-leaved Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in rocky, sunny areas and is characterized by its fleshy green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum obtusatum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sedum obtusatum has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, while its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum obtusatum is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent with fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves and star-shaped yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Sedum obtusatum

Sedum obtusatum is native to Mexico and Central America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8900049: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.