Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
saundersii
ID:
522372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521704

Common Names

  • Aeonium saundersii
  • Saunders' Aeonium
  • Saunders Aeonium

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Synonyms

  • Sempervivum saundersii Christ [unknown]
  • Aldasorea saundersii hort. ex Haage & Schmidt [unknown]

Description

Aeonium saundersii (also called Saundersii Aeonium, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant with rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves. It is native to the Canary Islands and is usually found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aeonium saundersii is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create bonsai trees and can be used to create unique topiary shapes. It is also known for its drought tolerance and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeonium saundersii has yellow flowers, dark brown seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeonium saundersii is a succulent native to the Canary Islands. It is an upright, branching succulent with rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and offsets. To propagate, take a cutting of a stem with several leaves and allow it to dry out for a few days. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. Water the cutting lightly and keep the soil slightly moist. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Aeonium saundersii

Aeonium saundersii can be found in the Canary Islands.

Aeonium saundersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeonium saundersii?

Aeonium saundersii

What is the family of Aeonium saundersii?

Crassulaceae

What is the distribution of Aeonium saundersii?

Madeira

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