Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
sikokianus
ID:
397213

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) 't Hart

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Evol. & Syst. Crassulac. : 169 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396545

Common Names

  • Phedimus sikokianus
  • Sikokian Stonecrop
  • Sikokianus Stonecrop

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Synonyms

  • Sedum sikokianum Maxim. [unknown]
  • Aizopsis sikokiana (Maxim.) Grulich [unknown]

Description

Phedimus sikokianus (also called Japanese 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 sikokianus 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 sikokianus has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phedimus sikokianus 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 sikokianus

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

Phedimus sikokianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phedimus sikokianus?

Phedimus sikokianus

What type of plant is Phedimus sikokianus?

Succulent

Where is Phedimus sikokianus 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

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' 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:986651-1: Based on the initial data import