Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Sedum L. [142]

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genus_en: Stonecrop

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Crassulaceae

family_ja: ベンケイソウ

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distribution_en: N.temp., tropical mountains

description_en: Genus of about 400 species of usually succulent annuals and evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous biennials, perennials, subshrubs, and shrubs, a few of which are sometimes included in the genus Hylotelephium. They are widely distributed, most found in mountains of the N. hemisphere, but some in arid areas of South America. Stonecrops are very variable, with alternate, opposite, or whorled, fleshy, cylindrical or flattened leaves and usually terminal, often compound, cymes, panicles, or corymbs of generally star-shaped and 5-petalled flowers, borne mostly in summer and autumn. Grow hardy species in a rock garden or at the front of a herbaceous or mixed border. In frost-prone climates, grow tender species as houseplants, or in a temperate greenhouse or conservatory. All parts of the plants may cause mild stomach upset if ingested; contact with the sap may irritate skin.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed of hardy species in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Sow seed of annuals and biennials at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in early spring, or in situ in mid-spring. Sow tender species at 15-18°C (59-64°F) in early spring. Divide in spring. For perennials, subshrubs, and shrubs, take softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer.

pests_en: Outdoors, prone to slugs and snails; may be affected by fungal and bacterial crown and root rots. Under glass, prone to aphids, and may be infested by scale insects, mealy-bugs, and vine weevil grubs.

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comment_ja: ベンケイソウ，マンネングサ，ミセバヤ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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