Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
borissovae
ID:
1300615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wale

Source:
tro

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bull. Alpine Gard. Soc. Gr. Brit. 10: 95 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299953

Common Names

  • Sempervivum borissovae
  • Borissova's Houseleek
  • Borissova's Sempervivum

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Description

Sempervivum borissovae (also called Borissov's 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 borissovae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sempervivum borissovae 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sempervivum borissovae 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 borissovae

Sempervivum borissovae is native to the Caucasus region.

Sempervivum borissovae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sempervivum borissovae?

Sempervivum borissovae

What is the common name of Sempervivum borissovae?

Borissova's Houseleek

What type of plant is Sempervivum borissovae?

Sempervivum borissovae 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,