Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
alatum
ID:
441832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheele

Source:
ksu

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Flora 26: 453 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441164

Common Names

  • Sempervivum Alatum
  • Winged Houseleek
  • Winged Sempervivum

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Synonyms

  • Sempervivum chanousianum Pavarino [unknown]
  • Sempervivum chavini Lagger [unknown]
  • Sempervivum lautareticum Lamotte [unknown]
  • Sempervivum angustifolium A.Kern. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum fauconnetti Reut. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum fontanae Brügger [unknown]
  • Sempervivum hausmannii Lehm. & Schnittsp. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum heerianum Brügger [unknown]
  • Sempervivum thomayeri Corr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum tissieri Lagger [unknown]
  • Sempervivum pyrenaicum Lamotte [unknown]
  • Sempervivum penicellatum Lehm. & Schnittsp. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum piliferum Jord. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum pilosella Lehm. & Schnittsp. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum pomelii Lamotte [unknown]
  • Sempervivum villosulum Rouy & E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Sempervivum pseudoarachnoideum Lamotte [unknown]
  • Sempervivum schnittspahnii Lagger [unknown]
  • Sempervivum rubellum Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]

Description

Sempervivum alatum (also called Winged sempervivum, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent with fleshy leaves and stems. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sempervivum alatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sempervivum fauconnettii var. flavipilum (Hausm.) Rowley
Sempervivum fauconnettii var. rubellum (Timb.-Lagr.) Rowley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sempervivum alatum are star-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sempervivum alatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny spot and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Sempervivum alatum

Sempervivum alatum can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Sempervivum alatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sempervivum alatum?

Sempervivum alatum

What is the common name of Sempervivum alatum?

Winged houseleek

What is the natural habitat of Sempervivum alatum?

Sempervivum alatum is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Sempervivum genus

Sempervivum carpathicum, Sempervivum brevipilum, Sempervivum calcareum, Sempervivum christii, Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum ingwersenii, Sempervivum kosaninii, Sempervivum ispartae, Sempervivum alatum, Sempervivum macedonicum, Sempervivum marmoreum, Sempervivum leucanthum, Sempervivum annae, Sempervivum arachnoideum, Sempervivum ciliosum, Sempervivum comollii, Sempervivum balcanicum, Sempervivum artvinense, Sempervivum atlanticum, Sempervivum atropatanum, Sempervivum barbulatum, Sempervivum ermanicum, Sempervivum erythraeum, Sempervivum feigeanum, Sempervivum dzhavachischvilii, Sempervivum funckii, Sempervivum dolomiticum, Sempervivum herfriedianum, Sempervivum heuffelii, Sempervivum gillianiae, Sempervivum giuseppii, Sempervivum globiferum, Sempervivum grandiflorum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum sosnowskyi, Sempervivum rupicola, Sempervivum thompsonianum, Sempervivum staintonii, Sempervivum stenopetalum, Sempervivum tectorum, Sempervivum morelianum, Sempervivum ossetiense, Sempervivum minus, Sempervivum minutum, Sempervivum montanum, Sempervivum pumilum, Sempervivum praegeri, Sempervivum pisidicum, Sempervivum pittonii, Sempervivum wulfenii,

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,