Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
christii
ID:
437867

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.O.Wolf

Source:
ksu

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bull. Murith. Soc. Valais. Sci. Nat. 16-18: 29 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437199

Common Names

  • Christ's Houseleek
  • Christ's Sempervivum
  • Christ's Hen-and-Chicks

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Description

Sempervivum christii (also called Christ's Houseleek, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has rosettes of fleshy, pointed leaves that are green to grey-green in color. It is found in rocky habitats, such as cliffs, gorges, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Sempervivum christii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sempervivum christii has star-shaped flowers that are usually pinkish-purple in color. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with rosette-like leaves and a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sempervivum christii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to propagate by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance once established.

Where to Find Sempervivum christii

Sempervivum christii can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Sempervivum christii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sempervivum christii?

Sempervivum christii

What is the common name of Sempervivum christii?

Christ's Houseleek

What is the natural habitat of Sempervivum christii?

Rocky slopes and crevices in the mountains of Turkey

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,