Phedimus spurius
Sedum spurium
Phedimus spurius, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb, holds significant value in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical composition and ethnobotanical applications is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Phedimus spurius
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Saxifragales, it is further categorized into the family Crassulaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Phedimus, specifically the species Phedimus spurius.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Crassulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phedimus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Phedimus spurius, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is referred to as Rozchodnik kaukaski, while in Azerbaijan, it is called Sedum spurium. The German common name is Kaukasus-Asienfetthenne, and in Spanish, it is also known as Sedum spurium. Additionally, in Persian, it is identified by the name سدوم سپوریوم.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Rozchodnik kaukaski | Wikidata |
| az | Sedum spurium | Wikidata |
| de | Kaukasus-Asienfetthenne | Wikidata |
| es | Sedum spurium | Wikidata |
| fa | سدوم سپوریوم | Wikidata |
| fi | kaukasianmaksaruoho | Wikidata |
| nl | roze vetkruid | Wikidata |
| sv | Kaukasiskt fetblad | Wikidata |
| it | Sedum spurium | Wikidata |
| la | Sedum spurium | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species is also documented to inhabit the landscapes of Norway. Together, these locations define the primary northern range for Phedimus spurius.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Activities
Phedimus spurius has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |