Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
erythraeum
ID:
442029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bulg. , Suppl. 1: 111 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441361

Common Names

  • Sempervivum Erythraeum
  • Erythraean Houseleek
  • Erythraean Sempervivum

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Synonyms

  • Sempervivum marmoreum erythreum (Velen.) Zonn. [unknown]

Description

Sempervivum erythraeum (also called Erythraean 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 erythraeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat headaches, fever, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sempervivum erythraeum has small, star-shaped flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sempervivum erythraeum 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 erythraeum

Sempervivum erythraeum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Sempervivum erythraeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sempervivum erythraeum?

Sempervivum erythraeum

What is the common name of Sempervivum erythraeum?

Red Houseleek

Where is Sempervivum erythraeum found?

Sempervivum erythraeum is found in Europe

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,