Sedum sarmentosum
Sedum sarmentosum, commonly known as stonecrop, is a resilient perennial valued for its succulent leaves and star-shaped flowers. Native to rocky terrains, it thrives in well-drained soils. Beyond its ornamental appeal in rock gardens, this plant is traditionally studied for its potential medicinal properties and drought-resistant capabilities.
- Scientific name: Sedum sarmentosum
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Saxifragales and the family Crassulaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 sarmentozonum, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Vietnam, it is referred to as Thủy bồn thảo, while in German-speaking areas, it is called Ausläufer-Fetthenne. Its name in Chinese is 垂盆草 (Chuípéncǎo), and in Japan, it is known as ツルマンネングサ (Tsurumannengusa). In Korea, the plant is commonly called 돌나물 (Dolnamul).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Thủy bồn thảo | Wikidata |
| de | Ausläufer-Fetthenne | Wikidata |
| zh | 垂盆草 | Wikidata |
| ja | ツルマンネングサ | Wikidata |
| ko | 돌나물 | Wikidata |
| sv | Löparfetblad | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 垂盆草 | Wikidata |
| cs | rozchodník šlahounovitý | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 垂盆草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 垂盆草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several regions within Middle Europe. Its presence is well-documented in Austria, where it thrives in specific local habitats. Additionally, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Belgium. The species also extends its range through the territories of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, the geographical footprint of this medicinal plant includes significant populations in Germany and Poland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sedum sarmentosum, is utilized in various traditional medicinal practices where the whole plant is often employed for its diverse therapeutic properties. Scientific investigations frequently focus on the aerial parts, which include the succulent stems and leaves, as these sections contain the highest concentration of bioactive compounds. Furthermore, much of the medicinal efficacy is derived from aqueous extracts prepared from these components, which allow for the effective extraction of water-soluble constituents used in herbal preparations.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sedum sarmentosum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin, kaempferol, (6S,9R)-2-hydroxy-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-cyclohex-2-enyl)-butyric acid, (6S,9R)-2-hydroxy-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-cyclohex-2-enyl)-butyric acid methyl ester, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (6S,9R)-2-hydroxy-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-cyclohex-2-enyl)-butyric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (6S,9R)-2-hydroxy-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-cyclohex-2-enyl)-butyric acid methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sarmentoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sarmentol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sedum sarmentosum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatocellular carcinoma, hepatoma, jaundice.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |