Sedum emarginatum
Sedum emarginatum, commonly known as the emarginate stonecrop, is a resilient succulent native to various rocky habitats. Valued in traditional herbalism for its potential healing properties, this plant thrives in well-drained soils. It serves as a fascinating subject for those exploring botanical biodiversity and natural medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Sedum emarginatum
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and 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 emarginatum, is recognized by several different common names across various Chinese linguistic contexts. In standard Chinese (zh), it is frequently referred to as 凹叶景天 (āoyè jǐngtiān), a name also used in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans) and specifically within Mainland China (zh-cn). Additionally, it is known by the names 岩板菜 (yánbǎncài) and 石雀还阳 (shíquè huányáng) in certain regional or traditional contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 凹叶景天 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 凹叶景天 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 凹叶景天 | Wikidata |
| zh | 岩板菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石雀还阳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 马牙半支 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石板还阳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 打不死 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石板菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 九月寒 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and localized range across various regions of China. Its natural presence is documented within the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the North-Central territories of China. It also extends its distribution into the Southeast regions of the nation. Together, these areas define the primary geographical footprint of Sedum emarginatum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sedum emarginatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |