Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
atlanticum
ID:
441972

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Ball

Source:
ksu

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. n.s., 2: 104. 1874 [25 Jul 1874]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441304

Common Names

  • Atlanticum Houseleek
  • Atlanticum Hen and Chicks
  • Atlanticum Liveforever

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Synonyms

  • Sempervivum tectorum atlanticum (Hook.f.) Ball [unknown]
  • Sempervivum tectorum atlanticum Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Sempervivum atlanticum (also called Atlantic 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 atlanticum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sempervivum atlanticum 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 atlanticum 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 atlanticum

Sempervivum atlanticum can be found in Turkey.

Sempervivum atlanticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sempervivum atlanticum?

Sempervivum atlanticum

What is the common name of Sempervivum atlanticum?

Atlantic sempervivum

Where is Sempervivum atlanticum native to?

Portugal

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,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:276323-1: Based on the initial data import