Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
stoloniferus
ID:
397208

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.G.Gmel.) 't Hart

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Evol. & Syst. Crassulac. : 168 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396540

Common Names

  • Phedimus stoloniferus
  • Creeping Stonecrop
  • Stoloniferous Stonecrop

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Description

Phedimus stoloniferus (also called Creeping Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It has a creeping, mat-forming habit and can reach up to 10 cm in height. It has small, succulent leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in temperate and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phedimus stoloniferus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phedimus stoloniferus has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phedimus stoloniferus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 30cm apart.

Where to Find Phedimus stoloniferus

Phedimus stoloniferus is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Phedimus stoloniferus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phedimus stoloniferus?

Phedimus stoloniferus

What type of plant is Phedimus stoloniferus?

Succulent

Where is Phedimus stoloniferus native to?

Central and Southern Europe

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

References

Samuel Gottlieb Gmelin (1744-1774): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.G.Gmel.' in the authors string.
Henk ’t Hart (1944-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation ''t Hart' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:986638-1: Based on the initial data import