Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
arachnoideum
ID:
441935

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 465 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441267

Common Names

  • Spiderweb Houseleek
  • Spiderweb Hen and Chicks
  • Spiderweb Liveforever

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Synonyms

  • Sedum arachnoideum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Sempervivum heterotrichum Schott [unknown]
  • Sempervivum doellianum C.B.Lehm. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum sanguineum Jeanb. ex Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum moggridgei De Smet ex Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Sempervivum arachnoideum (also called 'Cobweb Houseleek', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of fleshy leaves and produces small, star-shaped flowers. It is found in rocky, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sempervivum arachnoideum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sempervivum arachnoideum sub. tomentosum (C.B.Lehm. & Schnittsp.) Schinz & Thell.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sempervivum arachnoideum 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 arachnoideum 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 arachnoideum

Sempervivum arachnoideum can be found in Turkey.

Sempervivum arachnoideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sempervivum arachnoideum?

Sempervivum arachnoideum

What is the common name of Sempervivum arachnoideum?

Spiderweb sempervivum

Where is Sempervivum arachnoideum native to?

Europe

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,

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