Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
aizoon
ID:
522271

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bolle) T.Mes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Evol. & Syst. Crassulac. : 41 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521603

Common Names

  • Aizoon Aeonium
  • Aizoon Tree Houseleek
  • Aizoon Houseleek

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Synonyms

  • Sempervivum aizoon Christ [unknown]
  • Greenovia aizoon Bolle [unknown]
  • Greenovia quadrantalis Webb [unknown]

Description

Aeonium aizoon (also called Aizoon Aeonium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is an evergreen succulent that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Canary Islands. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as cliffs and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Aeonium aizoon is an ornamental plant used in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover and in rock gardens. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeonium aizoon has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that bloom in umbels in the summer. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with pointed, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeonium aizoon is a succulent that can be propagated by stem cuttings or offsets. Stem cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Offsets should be carefully removed from the mother plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered sparingly.

Where to Find Aeonium aizoon

Aeonium aizoon can be found in the Canary Islands.

Aeonium aizoon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeonium aizoon?

Aeonium aizoon

What is the common name of Aeonium aizoon?

Aizoon Aeonium

What is the growth habit of Aeonium aizoon?

It is an evergreen succulent shrub with a clumping habit.

Species in the Aeonium genus

Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum, Aeonium cilifolium, Aeonium cuneatum, Aeonium davidbramwellii, Aeonium decorum, Aeonium diplocyclum, Aeonium dodrantale, Aeonium edgari, Aeonium glandulosum, Aeonium glutinosum, Aeonium gomerense, Aeonium goochiae, Aeonium gorgoneum, Aeonium haworthii, Aeonium hierrense, Aeonium holospathulatum, Aeonium isorense, Aeonium lancerottense, Aeonium lemsii, Aeonium leucoblepharum, Aeonium lidii, Aeonium lindleyi, Aeonium manriqueorum, Aeonium mascaense, Aeonium mixtum, Aeonium nobile, Aeonium nogalesii, Aeonium orbelindense, Aeonium palmense, Aeonium percarneum, Aeonium perezii, Aeonium praegeri, Aeonium pseudohawbicum,

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2623535: Based on the initial data import
Carl August Bolle (1821-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolle' in the authors string.
Theodorus Hendrikus Maria Mes (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Mes' in the authors string.