Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
loartei
ID:
508970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tavorm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Cactus & Co. 11: Collage 4 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508302

Common Names

  • Aeonium loartei
  • Loartei's aeonium
  • Aeonium loartei var. loartei

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Synonyms

  • Aeonium casanovense Bañares [unknown]

Description

Aeonium loartei (also called Loarte's Aeonium, among many other common names) is a species of succulent native to the Canary Islands. It is a shrub with rosettes of spoon-shaped, fleshy leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and on cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Aeonium loartei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeonium loartei has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeonium loartei is an evergreen succulent that is native to the Canary Islands. It is a low-growing shrub with rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).

Where to Find Aeonium loartei

Aeonium loartei can be found in the Canary Islands.

Aeonium loartei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeonium loartei?

Aeonium loartei

What is the common name of Aeonium loartei?

Loartei aeonium

What is the natural habitat of Aeonium loartei?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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-2606123: Based on the initial data import
Giuseppe Tavormina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tavorm.' in the authors string.