Sedum dendroideum
Sedum dendroideuum, commonly known as Stonecrop, is a succulent perennial cherished in traditional medicine. Renowned for its fleshy leaves, this plant possesses significant antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Often used to treat skin ailments and promote wound healing, it remains a vital botanical resource in various holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Sedum dendroideum
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Saxifragales. Finally, it is a member of the family Crassulaceae and falls under 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 dendroideum, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 达摩宝珠 or simply 宝珠, while in Arabic, it is called سدم شجري. Additionally, in Spanish, it is commonly identified as Sedum monticola.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 达摩宝珠 | Wikidata |
| ar | سدم شجري | Wikidata |
| es | Sedum monticola | Wikidata |
| zh | 宝珠 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution spanning multiple continents and distinct regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of France. The species also extends to Macaronesia, where it can be found among the Canary Islands. Moving to North America, it occupies several significant territories throughout Mexico. Specifically, its range encompasses Mexico Central, Northeast Mexico, and the Gulf region of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sedum dendroideum, is characterized by its succulent, fleshy leaves that grow in dense, overlapping clusters along the stems. These thick leaves serve as a primary reservoir for moisture and contain the concentrated bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies. When processed, the Sedum dendroideum juice extracted from the plant is often utilized for its medicinal properties, particularly in topical applications to soothe skin irritations or support healing processes.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedum dendroideum juice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sedum dendroideum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-rhamnoisorobin, kaempferitrin, kaempferol, kaempferol 3-O-beta-glucopyranoside-7-O-alpha-rhamnopyranoside, myricetin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-rhamnoisorobin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol 3-O-beta-glucopyranoside-7-O-alpha-rhamnopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sedum dendroideum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sedum dendroideum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastritis, pain, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |