Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & A.Huet
Source:
tro
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 2: 60 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299952
Common Names
- Sempervivum armenum
- Armenian Houseleek
- Armenian Sempervivum
Description
Sempervivum armenum (also called Armenian Houseleek, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with thick, fleshy, rosette-shaped leaves and small, star-shaped flowers. It is native to the Caucasus Mountains and is found in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sempervivum armenum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sempervivum armenum var. insigne Muirhead
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sempervivum armenum are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sempervivum armenum is an easy-to-grow succulent that can be propagated from offsets or seeds. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize in the spring and summer. Offsets can be removed and replanted in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Sempervivum armenum
Sempervivum armenum is native to the Caucasus region.
Sempervivum armenum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sempervivum armenum?
Sempervivum armenum
What is the common name of Sempervivum armenum?
Armenian Houseleek
What type of plant is Sempervivum armenum?
Sempervivum armenum is a succulent perennial plant
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,