Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
virgineum
ID:
522397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 9: 111 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521729

Common Names

  • Aeonium Virgineum
  • Virgineum Aeonium
  • Virgin Aeonium

Searching for Aeonium virgineum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Sempervivum virgineum Christ [unknown]
  • Aeonium canariense virgineum (Webb ex Christ) H.Y.Liu [unknown]
  • Sempervivum canariense virgineum (Webb ex Christ) Burchard [unknown]
  • Aeonium canariense virgineum (Webb) Bañares [unknown]

Description

Aeonium virgineum (also called Aeonium virgineum subsp. virgineum, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to the Canary Islands. It has rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves that are green to yellow-green in color. It grows in rocky, dry areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Aeonium virgineum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens, borders, and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeonium virgineum has yellow flowers that are star-shaped and have a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with small, pointed leaves.

Searching for Aeonium virgineum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Aeonium virgineum is a fast-growing, evergreen succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. The best time to take cuttings is in the spring or summer. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and place in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into larger pots or in the garden.

Where to Find Aeonium virgineum

Aeonium virgineum is native to the Canary Islands.

Aeonium virgineum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Aeonium virgineum?

Aeonium virgineum prefers temperatures between 60-75°F (15-24°C)

How much light does Aeonium virgineum need?

Aeonium virgineum prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Aeonium virgineum be watered?

Aeonium virgineum should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.

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,