rock pine

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• rock pine

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Orostachys japonica f. polycephala
• Orostachys polycephala
• Orostachys japonica var. polycephala
• Cotyledon japonica
• Orostachys kanboensis
• Sedum japonicola
• Sedum polycephalum
• Cotyledon polycephala
• Orostachys japonica var. erubescens
• Sedum malacophyllum var. japonicum
• Orostachys erubescens var. polycephalum
• Sedum erubescens var. japonicum
• Sedum erubescens var. polycephalum
• Orostachys erubescens var. japonica

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Saxifrages, falling under the family Crasulaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Orostachys, and its species name, japonica.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within East Asia. In China, its presence spans from the northern reaches of Manchuria to the North-Central areas. It also inhabits the diverse landscapes found throughout China Southeast. Beyond mainland China, the species is naturally occurring in Japan. Finally, its geographical range extends to include the Korean Peninsula.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Orostaechys japonica is characterized by its distinct growth form as a herb. In terms of its structural composition, the plant exhibits a non-woody nature, lacking the lignified tissues typically found in more robust woody species.

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Orostachys japonica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, quercetin.

kaempferol

1. Nutrients

quercetin

1. Nutrients

Activities

Orostachys japonica has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimetastatic, Antiproliferative, Antitumor.

Antimetastatic

1. Nutrients

Antiproliferative

1. Nutrients

Antitumor

1. Nutrients

Conditions

Orostachys japonica has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Tumors, cancer.

Tumors

1. Nutrients

Cancer

1. Nutrients