Sedum callichroum
Sedum callichroum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sedum callichroum, scientifically known as Sedum callichroum, is a resilient succulent valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its unique healing properties, this plant is often utilized for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Understanding its medicinal applications offers fascinating insights into the diverse therapeutic power of succulent flora.
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Oreosedum Callichroum · Sedum Sublineare
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sedum callichroumSynonyms
- Oreosedum callichroum
- Sedum sublineare
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Sedum callichroum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Saxifragales and the family Crassulaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Sedum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known as Sedum callichroum, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is documented to grow natively in the country of Iran. Because its distribution is so localized, it is considered a regional specialist of that territory. Therefore, finding this particular medicinal plant in other parts of the world is quite rare.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Sedum callichroum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hyperin, Isoquercitrin, astragaloside, kaempferol, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoquercitrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astragaloside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hyperin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Isoquercitrin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
astragaloside
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
kaempferol
- Journal of chromatographic science
quercetin
- Journal of chromatographic science