Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
spurius
ID:
397212

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb.) 't Hart

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396544

Common Names

  • Phedimus spurius
  • Spurious Stonecrop
  • False Stonecrop

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Synonyms

  • Phedimus crenatus (Desf.) V.V.Byalt [unknown]
  • Sedum crenatum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Sedum congestum K.Koch ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Sedum ciliare Sweet [unknown]
  • Sedum dentatum DC. [unknown]
  • Sedum denticulatum Donn ex DC. [unknown]
  • Sedum oppositifolium Sims [unknown]
  • Sedum lazicum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Sedum involucratum M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Sedum spurium M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Spathulata spuria (M.Bieb.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Anacampseros ciliaris Haw. [unknown]
  • Anacampseros dentata Haw. [unknown]
  • Anacampseros spuria (M.Bieb.) Haw. [unknown]
  • Asterosedum spurium (M.Bieb.) Grulich [unknown]
  • Crassula crenata Desf. [unknown]

Description

Phedimus spurius (also called Creeping Spurge, 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 spurius 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 spurius 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 spurius 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 spurius

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

Phedimus spurius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phedimus spurius?

Phedimus spurius

What type of plant is Phedimus spurius?

Succulent

Where is Phedimus spurius 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

Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' 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:986636-1: Based on the initial data import