Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
hybridus
ID:
397222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) 't Hart

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396554

Common Names

  • Phedimus hybridus
  • Hybrid Stonecrop
  • Hybridus Stonecrop

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Synonyms

  • Sedum hybridum L. [unknown]
  • Sedum sibiricum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Aizopsis hybrida (L.) Grulich [unknown]
  • Anacampseros hybrida (L.) Haw. [unknown]
  • Aizopsis pseudohybrida S.B.Gontch. [unknown]

Description

Phedimus hybridus (also called Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial succulent with a creeping habit. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey, and grows in rocky, sandy, and gravelly soils.

Uses & Benefits

Phedimus hybridus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phedimus hybridus are yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phedimus hybridus is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Phedimus hybridus

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

Phedimus hybridus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phedimus hybridus?

Phedimus hybridus

What type of plant is Phedimus hybridus?

Succulent

Where is Phedimus hybridus 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:986643-1: Based on the initial data import