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Sedum album L.
| Family Name: | Crassulaceae |
| Synonyms: | Oreosedum album |
| Common Name: | White Stonecrop, Jelly Bean Sedum |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 15 cm |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 20 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Krym, Lebanon, Syria, Libya, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Portugal, Romania, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Temperate |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Mat-forming, succulent perennial with procumbent stems (stems that lie horizontally along the ground) up to 0.1 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Thick, fleshy leaves are smooth and approximately cylindrical. They are light green and covered in a whitish, waxy bloom. |
| Flowers | White, star-shaped flowers are arranged in a branched cluster known as a panicle. The inflorescence stalk supporting the panicle is erect and up to 0.2 m long. |
| Habitat | Occurs in open, dry areas, such as on limestone rock or man-made structures like walls and roofs. |
| Cultivation | This species grows best in well-drained, fertile soil. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves Medicinal: The stem and leaves are applied as a poultice and used to treat haemorrhoids. Others: This species is often used in green roofs, because it forms a dense mat of foliage, requires little water and tolerates heat and drought well. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Suitable for Rooftops, Skyrise / Balcony |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Powdery / Waxy Bloom, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Spiral |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oval) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute, Rounded |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Stellate / Star-shaped |
| Inflorescence Type | Panicle |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
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Others
| Master ID | 31826 |
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| Species ID | 6226 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
