Status:
valid
Authors:
J.A.Schmidt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Cap Verd. Ins. : 258 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521656
Common Names
- Gorgoneum Aeonium
- Gorgoneum Tree Houseleek
- Gorgoneum Houseleek
Synonyms
- Sempervivum gorgoneum Schmidt ex Cout. [unknown]
- Sempervivum webbii Schenck [unknown]
- Aeonium webbii Bolle [unknown]
Description
Aeonium gorgoneum (also called Gorgon 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 gorgoneum 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 gorgoneum has yellow flowers with a star-shaped center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeonium gorgoneum can be propagated from stem cuttings or offsets. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a bright, sunny spot. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Aeonium gorgoneum
Aeonium gorgoneum can be found in the Canary Islands.
Aeonium gorgoneum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeonium gorgoneum?
Aeonium gorgoneum
What type of plant is Aeonium gorgoneum?
Succulent
What is the natural habitat of Aeonium gorgoneum?
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,