Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) T.Mes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Evol. & Syst. Crassulac. : 41 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521643
Common Names
- Dodrantale Aeonium
- Dodrantale Tree Houseleek
- Dodrantale Houseleek
Synonyms
- Sempervivum gracile Christ [unknown]
- Sempervivum dodrantale Willd. [unknown]
- Greenovia dodrantalis Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
- Greenovia gracilis Bolle [unknown]
Description
Aeonium dodrantale (also called Dodrantale 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 dodrantale 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 dodrantale has yellow flowers with red centers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeonium dodrantale is a perennial succulent that is native to the Canary Islands. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some flooding. It is a low maintenance plant and does not require much fertilization.
Where to Find Aeonium dodrantale
Aeonium dodrantale can be found in the Canary Islands.
Aeonium dodrantale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeonium dodrantale?
Aeonium dodrantale
What type of plant is Aeonium dodrantale?
Succulent
What is the natural habitat of Aeonium dodrantale?
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,