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Sedum sexangulare L.

Family Name: Crassulaceae
Synonyms: Sedum montenegrinum, Sedum mite, Sedum boloniense
Common Name: Tasteless Stonecrop, Six-sided Stonecrop, Watch-chain Sedum, Goldmoss Stonecrop, Insipid Stonecrop, 六楞景天

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Creeper, Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic
Plant Shape Dwarf
Maximum Height 0.05 m to 0.10 m
Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width 0.2 m to 0.3 m

Biogeography

Native Distribution Western to Central Europe
Preferred Climate Zone Temperate, Mediterranean

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Herbaceous succulent shrub, creeping by stolons to form low loose mats up to 10cm height.
Foliage Leaves oblong-cylindrical, fleshy, spiral around stems in ranks of 6, turn from green to coppery-red under intense; dead leaves may persist on lower stems.
Flowers Yellow, produced in clusters of 3 -4 branches, not observed in Singapore.
Similar Resembles Sedum acre' in appearance and habit, except that the leaves are not acrid in the morning, hence its common name 'Tasteless Stonecrop'.
Cultivation Prefers well-drained soils. Propagate by stem cuttings or division in moist porous media. Appears to be slower-growing than other mat-forming Sedum species used in Singapore.
Etymology Genus epithet 'Sedum' derived from Latin word for 'sit', describing how some species of this genus grow attached to rocks and walls. Species epithet 'sexangulare' means 'with 6 angles', a reference to the 6-ranked spirals of the plant's leaves.

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Suitable for Rooftops, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting
Thematic Landscaping Rockery / Desert Garden

Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal

Seed or Spore Dispersal Abiotic (Explosive Dehiscence)

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade, Full Sun
Water Preference Little Water
Plant Growth Rate Fast
Rootzone Tolerance Well-Drained Soils, Poor Infertile Soils, Shallow Media, Disease / Pest Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Maintenance Requirements Low
Propagation Method Seed, Stem Cutting
Planting Distance 0 to 0

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Smooth, Thick
Foliar Type Simple / Unifoliate
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem Spiral
Foliar Shape(s) Non-Palm Foliage (Oblong)
Foliar Margin Entire
Foliar Apex - Tip Acute
Typical Foliar Area Nanophyll ( 0.25cm2 - 2.25 cm2 )
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot)

Non - Foliar and Storage

Stem Type & Modification Herbaceous
Root Type Underground (Fibrous Root)
Specialised Storage Organ(s) Aboveground

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower & Plant Sexuality Bisexual Flowers
Flower Colour(s) Yellow / Golden
Flower Symmetry Radial
Inflorescence Type Cyme
Flowering Habit Polycarpic
Flowering Period Remarks Blooms in mid-summer in seasonal climates.

Fruit, Seed and Spore

Fruit Classification Simple Fruit
Fruit Type Dehiscent Dry Fruit , Follicle

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Master ID 1156
Species ID 2449
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.
Species record last updated on: 21 March 2022.
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