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Hylotelephium sieboldii

Hylotelephium sieboldii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Hylotelephium sieboldii, is a perennial herb native to East Asia, cherished in traditional medicine. Often called the "Golden Coin Plant," it possesses unique bioactive properties. Renowned for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential, this resilient plant offers intriguing possibilities for modern pharmacological research and holistic healing.

Family
Crassulaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Sedum Sieboldii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hylotelephium sieboldii

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Sedum sieboldii

German:

  • Siebold-Fetthenne
  • Siebold-Fetthenne

French:

  • Orpin de Siebold

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Saxifrages and placed in the family Crassulaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is found within the genus Hylotelephium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Saxifragales
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Hylotelephium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across the globe. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within the borders of Germany. Moving toward Southeast Europe, the species can be found in Bulgaria, while it extends into the Baltic States of Eastern Europe. Its range also reaches into China, specifically throughout the South-Central regions. Finally, the plant is widely distributed across Eastern Asia, with a notable presence in Japan.

Region Area
Middle Europe Germany
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria
Eastern Europe Baltic States
China China South-Central
Eastern Asia Japan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Hylotelephium sieboldii is characterized by its growth form as a perennial herb. The plant exhibits a non-woody structure, lacking permanent woody tissue in its stems, which allows it to maintain a succulent and herbaceous habit throughout its life cycle.

Growth form :
herb
Woodiness :
non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Hylotelephium sieboldii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Hylotelephium sieboldii
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Hylotelephium sieboldii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanidins, Flavonoids, coumarin.

Chemicals reported in Hylotelephium sieboldii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Anthocyanidins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
coumarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anthocyanidins

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

coumarin

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Hylotelephium sieboldii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves extract.

Preparations reported for Hylotelephium sieboldii
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Leaves extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaves extract

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)