Sedum caeruleum
Sedum caeruleum, commonly known as Sky Blue Stonecrop, is a resilient perennial succulent native to North America. Characterized by its striking star-shaped blue flowers, this plant thrives in rocky, well-drained environments. While primarily valued in landscaping for its drought tolerance, it holds historical significance in traditional herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Sedum caeruleum
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Europe
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Crassulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sedum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sedum caeruleum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is called سدم أزرق or سدم ازرق, while in French, it is known as Orpin bleuâtre. Moving to European languages, the species is called Blå fetknopp in Swedish and Rozchodnik błękitny in Polish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | سدم أزرق | Wikidata |
| sv | Blå fetknopp | Wikidata |
| pl | Rozchodnik błękitny | Wikidata |
| arz | سدم ازرق | Wikidata |
| fr | Orpin bleuâtre | Wikidata |
| nl | Orpin bleuâtre | Wikidata |
| zh | 青花一年草 | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sedum caeruleum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, apigetrin, apiin, daucosterol, ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigetrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apiin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sedum caeruleum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticholinesterase, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |