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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 | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 15 cm |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 20 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Africa, Europe, Temperate Asia |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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