hybrid stonecrop

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• hybrid stonecrop
• siberian stonecrop

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Phedimus pseudohybridus
• Aizopsis pseudohybrida
• Sedum sibiricum
• Sedum pseudohybridum
• Anacampseros hybrida
• Aizopsis hybrida

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Saxifragales, it is classified under the family Crassulaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Phedimus, with the species being Phedimus hybridus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Phedimus hybridus, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across Northern Europe. Its presence has been documented within the borders of Denmark. Additionally, it can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Finland. The species also extends its range into the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical reach includes the coastal and inland regions of Norway.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Phedimus hybridus is characterized by its remarkable adaptability to diverse and often challenging landscapes. This species thrives across a broad spectrum of environments, ranging from the shaded, moisture-retaining understories of forests to the high-altitude, exposed conditions found in mountainous regions. It demonstrates significant ecological plasticity, colonizing both nutrient-poor sandy substrates and the arid, open expanses of steppes. Furthermore, its ability to establish itself in stony places indicates a resilience to rocky, well-drained terrains where competition may be lower but physical stressors are higher. This wide distribution across varying soil types and topographic features allows the plant to occupy a variety of distinct ecological niches.

Habitat :

forest, mountains, sand, steppe, stony places

Life history

The life history of Phedimus hybridus is characterized by its classification as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. Structurally, the plant is defined by its life form as a chamaephyte, meaning its perennial buds are located close to the soil surface, often just above it, which provides a level of protection against environmental fluctuations. This chamaephyte growth habit ensures its survival and ability to regenerate annually within its specific ecological niche.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Phedimus hybridus is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and forb. This plant exhibits a diminutive stature, with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.1 m to a maximum of 0.25 m. Although it possesses self-supporting climbing capabilities, it does not function as an obligatory climber, such as a vine or liana, but rather maintains a self-supporting structure. In terms of its ecological positioning, the plant is independent rather than parasitic and is categorized as terrestrial rather than epiphytic. Its habitat preference is versatile, spanning across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.25 m

Plant height min:

0.1 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Phedimus hybridus is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle that dictates its reproductive window. The flowering process begins in June, marking the onset of its reproductive phase. This period of floral activity concludes within the same month, as the flowering end is also recorded in June. Consequently, the plant exhibits a relatively concentrated reproductive period centered around the early summer season.

Flowering time :

Jun

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Phedimus hybridus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol, Flavonoids, Gallic acid, HENEICOSANE, kaempferol.

2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol

1. Scientific reports

Flavonoids

1. Scientific reports

Gallic acid

1. Scientific reports

HENEICOSANE

1. Scientific reports

kaempferol

1. Scientific reports

Preparations

Phedimus hybridus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts.

Extracts

1. Scientific reports