Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
leucanthum
ID:
441864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pančić

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Glasn. Srpskog Ucenog Društva 53: 190 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441196

Common Names

  • White Houseleek
  • White Hen and Chicks
  • White Liveforever

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Synonyms

  • Sempervivum kindingeri Adam. [unknown]

Description

Sempervivum leucanthum (also called 'White Houseleek', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of fleshy leaves and produces small, star-shaped flowers. It is found in rocky, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sempervivum leucanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sempervivum leucanthum has star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have a rosette-like shape with thick, fleshy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sempervivum leucanthum is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent that is easy to propagate from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Sempervivum leucanthum

Sempervivum leucanthum can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Sempervivum leucanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sempervivum leucanthum?

Sempervivum leucanthum

What is the common name of Sempervivum leucanthum?

White-flowered Houseleek

What is the natural habitat of Sempervivum leucanthum?

Sempervivum leucanthum is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2489183: Based on the initial data import
Josif Pančić (1814-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pančić' in the authors string.