Baby-blue Stone-crop

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Baby-blue Stone-crop
• Sky Stone-crop

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Oreosedum caeruleum
• Sedum azureum
• Sedum caeruleum var. pusillum
• Sedum heptapetalum
• Sedum hexapetalum

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. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Sedum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across the Mediterranean and beyond. In Middle Europe, its presence can be identified within the borders of Germany. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, it is found inhabiting the islands of Corse and Sardegna. The distribution continues into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the territory of Sicilia. Finally, its reach extends into Northern Africa, where it is located in Algeria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Sedum caeruleum is characterized by a growth form classified as a herb, specifically functioning as a forb within its ecological niche. The plant exhibits a non-woody structure, lacking any significant lignification in its stems.

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Sedum caeruleum is primarily characterized by its metabolic adaptation to environmental stressors, specifically through its photosynthetic pathway. This species utilizes the C3 photosynthetic pathway, which involves the direct fixation of atmospheric carbon dioxide by the enzyme RuBisCO during the Calvin cycle. While many members of the Crassulaceae family are known for employing Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) to conserve water in arid conditions, the physiological profile of Sedum caeruleum is defined by its C3 classification. This metabolic strategy dictates its gas exchange patterns, stomatal conductance, and water-use efficiency, influencing how the plant manages carbon assimilation and transpiration in response to light intensity and moisture availability in its native habitat.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Sedum caeruleum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Apigetrin, Daucosterol, Ursolic acid, apigenin, apiin.

Apigetrin

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Daucosterol

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Ursolic acid

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apigenin

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apiin

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Activities

Sedum caeruleum has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticholinesterase, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

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Anticholinesterase

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Antioxidant

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Preparations

Sedum caeruleum has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include butanol extract, chloroform extract.

Butanol extract

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Chloroform extract

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