Sedum adolphi - Golden Sedum
Sedum adolphi - Golden Sedum
Sedum adolphi - Golden Sedum

Golden Sedum – Sedum adolphi

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Description

Sedum adolphi is a succulent plant with beautiful rosettes. The leaves are yellowish-green, plump and long. If grown in full sun, the edges will turn coppery-orange rust. As the plant matures, its stems tend to spread, making Sedum adolphi an excellent choice for ground cover in any garden.

Family:

Crassulaceae

Genus:

Common Name(s):

Golden Sedum, Coppertone Stonecrop

Mature Size:

20 cm in height

Origin:

Mexico

Dormancy:

Flower Colours:

White

Bloom Season:

Spring

Sun Exposure:

Full sun - Partial shade

Watering:

Low (Make sure soil is completely dry)

Temperatures:

18 - 21°C | Min: 10°C | Max: 38°C

Toxic:

No

Various parts of the Sedum adolphi plant have been used to treat a range of ailments in traditional and folk medicine practices, particularly in its native Mexico and parts of Africa:

Anthelmintic

The whole plant in a decoction (which is prepared by boiling it in water) is administered as an enema to treat parasitic worms.

Cold and Respiratory Issues

To treat colds, the fresh root is chewed.

Pain Relief

The leaf sap is used in Ivory Coast to relieve intestinal and intercostal pain and as an antiemetic (to stop vomiting).

General Tonic

During pregnancy, women occasionally drink a root decoction as a general tonic.

Note:

It is important to consult a healthcare professional before using any plant for medicinal purposes.

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