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Biting Stonecrop

Sedum acre

Least Concern

About

The Biting Stonecrop (Sedum acre) is a species in the genus Sedum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Saxifragales (Saxifragales)

Species

Sedum acre (Biting Stonecrop)

Names in Other Languages

French orpin âcre

German Scharfer Mauerpfeffer

Portuguese carpete-dourado

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Biting Stonecrop?

The scientific name of Biting Stonecrop is Sedum acre. It belongs to the genus Sedum.

What is the conservation status of Biting Stonecrop?

Biting Stonecrop (Sedum acre) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Biting Stonecrop live?

Biting Stonecrop is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland.

What family does Biting Stonecrop belong to?

Biting Stonecrop (Sedum acre) belongs to the genus Sedum, which is part of the taxonomic family Crassulaceae.

Is Biting Stonecrop endangered?

No, Biting Stonecrop (Sedum acre) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Biting Stonecrop belong to?

Biting Stonecrop (Sedum acre) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Biting Stonecrop?

The closest relatives of Biting Stonecrop in the genus Sedum include annual stonecrop, Christmas-cheer, Colorado Stonecrop, English stonecrop, Euxinian Stonecrop.