Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Raf.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Amer. Monthly Mag. & Crit. Rev. 1: 438 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396543
Common Names
- Phedimus stellatus
- Star Stonecrop
- Stellate Stonecrop
Synonyms
- Phedimus uniflorus (Raf.) Raf. [unknown]
- Sedum deltoideum Ten. [unknown]
- Sedum stellatum L. [unknown]
- Anacampseros stellata (L.) Haw. [unknown]
- Asterosedum stellatum (L.) Grulich [unknown]
Description
Phedimus stellatus (also called Starry 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 stellatus 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 stellatus has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phedimus stellatus 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 stellatus
Phedimus stellatus is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Phedimus stellatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phedimus stellatus?
Phedimus stellatus
What type of plant is Phedimus stellatus?
Succulent
Where is Phedimus stellatus native to?
Central and Southern Europe
Species in the Phedimus genus
Phedimus aizoon,
Phedimus stoloniferus,
Phedimus stevenianus,
Phedimus stellatus,
Phedimus spurius,
Phedimus sikokianus,
Phedimus selskanianus,
Phedimus obtusifolius,
Phedimus litoralis,
Phedimus kamtschaticus,
Phedimus hybridus,
Phedimus ellacombeanus,
Phedimus selskianus,
Phedimus middendorffianus,
Phedimus odontophyllus,
Phedimus stolonifer,
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,