Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
arboreum
ID:
522275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb & Berthel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 1): 185 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521607

Common Names

  • Arboreum Aeonium
  • Arboreum Tree Houseleek
  • Arboreum Houseleek

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Synonyms

  • Sempervivum africanum Mill. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum mutabile W.Schlecht. ex Breiter [unknown]
  • Sempervivum paniculatum Sol. ex Lowe [unknown]
  • Aeonium doramae Webb ex A.Berger [unknown]
  • Aeonium doremae Webb [unknown]
  • Aeonium arboreum albovariegatum (Weston) Boom [unknown]
  • Aeonium arboreum luteovariegatum (Weston) Boom [unknown]
  • Aeonium arboreum arboreum [unknown]
  • Sempervivum arboreum L. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum arboreum albovariegatum West [unknown]
  • Sempervivum arboreum luteovariegatum West [unknown]

Description

Aeonium arboreum (also called Tree Aeonium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is an evergreen succulent with rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aeonium arboreum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as houseplants. It is also used in rock gardens and as a groundcover. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used in container gardens and as a border plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aeonium arboreum sub. holochrysum (H.Y.Liu) Bañares
Aeonium arboreum sub. korneliuslemsii (H.Y.Liu) Dobignard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeonium arboreum 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 arboreum 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 arboreum

Aeonium arboreum can be found in the Canary Islands.

Aeonium arboreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeonium arboreum?

Aeonium arboreum

What is the common name of Aeonium arboreum?

Tree Aeonium

What is the growth habit of Aeonium arboreum?

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-2623539: Based on the initial data import
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.