Status:
valid
Authors:
Bolle
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 7: 240 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521629
Common Names
- Castello-paivae Aeonium
- Castello-paivae Tree Houseleek
- Castello-paivae Houseleek
Synonyms
- Sempervivum castello-paivae Christ [unknown]
- Sempervivum paivae Lowe [unknown]
- Aeonium gomeraeum Webb. [unknown]
- Aeonium paivae Lem. [unknown]
Description
Aeonium castello-paivae (also called Castello-Paivas Aeonium, among many other common names) is a succulent native to the Canary Islands. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and is found in rocky areas and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Aeonium castello-paivae 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeonium castello-paivae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeonium castello-paivae 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 castello-paivae
Aeonium castello-paivae can be found in the Canary Islands.
Aeonium castello-paivae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeonium castello-paivae?
Aeonium castello-paivae
What are the common names of Aeonium castello-paivae?
Castello-Paiva's aeonium, Castello-Paiva's aeonium succulent
What is the native range of Aeonium castello-paivae?
Canary Islands
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,