Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
decorum
ID:
522309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb ex Bolle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 7: 241 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521641

Common Names

  • Decorum Aeonium
  • Decorum Tree Houseleek
  • Decorum Houseleek

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Synonyms

  • Sempervivum decorum Christ [unknown]
  • Aeonium decorum alucense Bañares & M.Marrero [unknown]

Description

Aeonium decorum (also called Decorative 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 decorum 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 decorum has yellow flowers with red centers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeonium decorum 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 decorum

Aeonium decorum can be found in the Canary Islands.

Aeonium decorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeonium decorum?

Aeonium decorum

What type of plant is Aeonium decorum?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Aeonium decorum?

Rocky slopes in the 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2623570: Based on the initial data import
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Carl August Bolle (1821-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolle' in the authors string.