Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
fimbriatum
ID:
1411587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schnittsp. & C.B.Lehm.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Flora 38: 17. 1855

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424052

Common Names

  • Sempervivum Fimbriatum
  • Fimbriatum Houseleek
  • Sempervivum Houseleek

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Description

Sempervivum fimbriatum (also called 'Fringed Houseleek', among many other common names) is a species of succulent native to Europe and North Africa. It is a small, rosette-forming plant, characterized by its thick, fleshy leaves and white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sempervivum fimbriatum is used for its edible fruits, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sempervivum fimbriatum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sempervivum fimbriatum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division and cuttings. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Sempervivum fimbriatum

Sempervivum fimbriatum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Sempervivum fimbriatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sempervivum fimbriatum?

Sempervivum fimbriatum

What is the common name of Sempervivum fimbriatum?

Fringed houseleek

What is the natural habitat of Sempervivum fimbriatum?

It is native to Europe and can be found in rocky areas and meadows

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

Georg Friedrich Schnittspahn (1810-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schnittsp.' in the authors string.
Carl Bernhard Lehmann (1811-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Lehm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:276432-1: Based on the initial data import