- Sedum morganianum
Taxobox
name = "Sedum morganianum"
image_width = 200px
image_caption = "Sedum morganianum" - Burro Tail
regnum =Plant ae
subregnum =Tracheobionta
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis =Magnoliopsida
ordo =Saxifragales
familia =Crassulaceae
genus = "Sedum "
species = "S. morganianum"
binomial = "Sedum morganianum"
binomial_authority = E. WaltherSedum morganianum (commonly called burro's tail or donkey tail) is a
succulent plant which is native to southernMexico andHonduras . It produces long trailing stems up to 30 cm long with fleshy blue-green leaves and produces terminal, pink to red flowers.Cultivation
The species is a popular houseplant and is primarily grown for the foliage; flowers are produced infrequently. Plants are best grown in full sunlight for strong growth and to enhance leaf colouration. The species is susceptible to over-watering, especially during winter dormancy.
Plants are usually propagated by stem cuttings, these being prepared by removing the leaves from the lower half of the stem and waiting for the cut end to dry over one or two days before potting in cactus soil mix. Leaf cuttings may also be used. Rooting usually occurs after a few days.
Common Name: Burrito
References
* [http://www.itis.gov Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)]
* [http://www.edmonton.ca/ArtCultAttr/BurrosTail.pdf Muttart Conservatory: "Sedum morganianum"]
* [http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?where-kwid=0000+0000+0506+0330&one=T CalPhotos: "Sedum morganianum"]
* [http://www.backyardgardener.com/plantname/pd_fb01.html Backyardgardener.com: "Sedum morganianum"]
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