Sedum subgen. Balfouria H. Ohba, J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 12: 177. 1978; Balfouria (H. Ohba) H. Ohba (1995), not R. Brown (1810).

Herbs perennial, glabrous. Rosettes conspicuous, lax; rosette leaves alternate, flat, larger than stem leaves. Inflorescence lateral, cymose, with 3 scorpioid branches, bracteate. Flowers bisexual, 5(or 6)-merous. Sepals subequal, base subconnate. Petals ± free, brassy yellow. Stamens 2 × as many as petals, in 2 series. Carpels suberect, base subconnate. Follicles erect, many seeded.

* One species.