Status:
valid
Authors:
Muirhead
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 29: 23 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441441
Common Names
- Davis' Sempervivum
- Sedum stenophyllum
- Sempervivum davisii
Synonyms
- Sempervivum brevipetalum Kit Tan & Sorger [unknown]
Description
Sempervivum davisii (also called Davis' Houseleek, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It has fleshy, rounded leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in rocky areas and on dry slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Sempervivum davisii is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds and skin conditions.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sempervivum davisii sub. furseorum (Muirhead) Karaer
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sempervivum davisii has small, star-shaped flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sempervivum davisii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Sempervivum davisii
Sempervivum davisii is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Sempervivum davisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sempervivum davisii?
Sempervivum davisii
What type of plant is Sempervivum davisii?
Sempervivum davisii is a succulent plant.
What is the ideal temperature range for Sempervivum davisii?
Sempervivum davisii prefers temperatures between 50-70°F (10-21°C).
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,