Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
triactina
ID:
1256485

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Berger

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 18a: 460 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255823



Common Names

  • Sedum triactina
  • Three-rayed Sedum
  • Triactina Sedum


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Description

Sedum triactina (also called Sedum triactina var. triactina, among many other common names) is a species of succulent native to Mexico. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum triactina is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and cactus gardens. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sedum triactina has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum triactina is a succulent that prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Sedum triactina

Sedum triactina can be found in the western United States, particularly in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Sedum triactina FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Sedum triactina?

Sedum triactina prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil is best for Sedum triactina?

Sedum triactina prefers a well-draining, sandy soil mix.

How much sunlight does Sedum triactina need?

Sedum triactina prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

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,

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