Status:
valid
Authors:
Neeff
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 56: 71 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441397
Common Names
- Sempervivum Herfriedianum
- Herfried's Houseleek
- Herfried's Sempervivum
Description
Sempervivum herfriedianum (also called 'Herfried's Houseleek', among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to the Eastern Alps. It has rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves that are green with a purple tinge, and small pink flowers. It grows in rocky crevices and on walls in alpine and subalpine regions.
Uses & Benefits
Sempervivum herfriedianum 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 herfriedianum has small, star-shaped flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sempervivum herfriedianum 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 herfriedianum
Sempervivum herfriedianum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Sempervivum herfriedianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sempervivum herfriedianum?
Sempervivum herfriedianum
What type of plant is Sempervivum herfriedianum?
Sempervivum herfriedianum is a succulent plant.
What is the ideal temperature range for Sempervivum herfriedianum?
Sempervivum herfriedianum 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,
References
Philipp Neeff: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neeff' in the authors string.