Status:
valid
Authors:
Bañares & Macarrón
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Vieraea 35: 18. 2007 [Oct 2007]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741589
Common Names
- Timense Aeonium
- Timense Aeonium
- Timense Aeonium
Description
Aeonium timense (also called Timanfaya Aeonium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Crassulaceae family. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a rosette of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves and produces a cluster of yellow flowers in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Aeonium timense is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought-tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeonium timense has yellow flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeonium timense is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm temperatures and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by stem or leaf cuttings. When propagating by stem cuttings, the stem should be cut into sections with at least two leaves each. When propagating by leaf cuttings, the leaves should be planted in moist soil and kept warm. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Aeonium timense
Aeonium timense can be found in the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Morocco.
Aeonium timense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeonium timense?
Aeonium timense
What is the common name of Aeonium timense?
Timanfaya Aeonium
What is the natural habitat of Aeonium timense?
Lanzarote 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
J.M. Macarrón: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Macarrón' in the authors string.