Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rouy & E.G.Camus) 't Hart
Source:
ksu
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Evol. & Syst. Crassulac. : 168 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396541
Common Names
- Phedimus stevenianus
- Steven's Stonecrop
- Stevenian Stonecrop
Synonyms
- Sedum stevenianum Rouy & E.G.Camus [unknown]
- Asterosedum stevenianum (Rouy & E.G.Camus) Grulich [unknown]
Description
Phedimus stevenianus (also called Steven's 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 stevenianus 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 stevenianus 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 stevenianus 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 stevenianus
Phedimus stevenianus is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Phedimus stevenianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phedimus stevenianus?
Phedimus stevenianus
What type of plant is Phedimus stevenianus?
Succulent
Where is Phedimus stevenianus 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,