Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
aizoides
ID:
525219

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) E.C.Nelson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bradleya 11: 94 (1993 publ. 1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524551

Common Names

  • Aizoides
  • Cushion Ice Plant
  • Aichryson

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Synonyms

  • Sedum aizoides DC. [unknown]
  • Aeonichryson aizoides (Lam.) P.V.Heath [deprecated]
  • Aeonium domesticum A.Berger [unknown]
  • Aichryson domesticum Praeger [unknown]
  • Sempervivum aizoides Lam. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum domesticum Praeger [unknown]
  • Aichryson aizoides domesticum (Praeger) E.C.Nelson [unknown]

Description

Aichryson aizoides (also called Aizoid Aichryson, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aichryson aizoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought tolerant. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aichryson aizoides has small white flowers with yellow anthers, and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aichryson aizoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Aichryson aizoides

Aichryson aizoides can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Aichryson aizoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aichryson aizoides?

Aichryson aizoides

What is the natural habitat of Aichryson aizoides?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

What is the flower color of Aichryson aizoides?

The flowers are white with yellow centers

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Ernest Charles Nelson (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.C.Nelson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:981322-1: Based on the initial data import