Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
aizoon
ID:
397193

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) 't Hart

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396525

Common Names

  • Phedimus aizoon
  • Aizoon Stonecrop
  • Aizoon Sandmat

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Synonyms

  • Phedimus maximowiczii (Regel) 't Hart [unknown]
  • Sedum aizoon L. [unknown]
  • Sedum aizoon baicalense Peschkova [unknown]
  • Sedum maximowiczii Regel [unknown]
  • Sedum woodwardii N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Sedum yamatutae (Kitag.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Sedum sajanense Pall. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Aizopsis aizoon (L.) Grulich [unknown]
  • Aizopsis maximowiczii (Regel) S.B.Gontch. [unknown]
  • Anacampseros aizoon (L.) Haw. [unknown]
  • Aizopsis baicalensis (Peschkova) S.B.Gontch. & A.V.Grebenjuk [unknown]
  • Sedum austro-manshuricum Nakai & Kitag. [unknown]
  • Sedum aizoon austromanshuricum (Nakai & Kitag.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Phedimus aizoon yamatutae (Kitag.) H.Ohba, K.T.Fu & B.M.Barthol. [unknown]
  • Sedum aizoon yamatutae Kitag. [unknown]
  • Sedum aizoon angustifolium Franch. [unknown]
  • Phedimus hsinganicus (Y.C.Chu ex S.H.Fu & Y.H.Huang) H.Ohba, K.T.Fu & B.M.Barthol. [unknown]
  • Sedum hsinganicum Y.C.Chu ex S.H.Fu & Y.H.Huang [unknown]
  • Phedimus aizoon latifolius (Maxim.) H.Ohba, K.T.Fu & B.M.Barthol. [unknown]
  • Sedum aizoon latifolium Maxim. [unknown]
  • Sedum pseudoaizoon Debeaux [unknown]
  • Sedum yantaiense Debeaux [unknown]
  • Sedum aizoon angustifolium (Franch.) Chu [unknown]
  • Sedum hyperaizoon Komarov [unknown]
  • Umbilicus pallidus Schott & Kotschy [unknown]
  • Rosularia pallida Stapf [unknown]
  • Sedum aizoon aizoon [unknown]
  • Aizopsis aizoon baicalensis S.B.Gontch. [unknown]

Description

Phedimus aizoon (also called Aizoon Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial herb native to Africa. It has a creeping habit and can grow up to 10 cm tall. It is found in the mountains of Africa, from Ethiopia south to South Africa. It prefers dry, well-drained soils in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Phedimus aizoon is used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phedimus aizoon has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and cone-shaped. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phedimus aizoon 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 aizoon

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

Phedimus aizoon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phedimus aizoon?

Phedimus aizoon

What type of plant is Phedimus aizoon?

Succulent

Where is Phedimus aizoon 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' 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:986640-1: Based on the initial data import