Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
marmoreum
ID:
441846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 1: 329 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441178

Common Names

  • Houseleek
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Liveforever

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Synonyms

  • Sempervivum blandum Schott [unknown]
  • Sempervivum brunneifolium (Praeger) Domokos [unknown]
  • Sempervivum italicum I.Ricci [unknown]
  • Sempervivum marmoreum ballsii (Wale) Zonn. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum marmoreum blandum (Schott) Konopova & Konop [unknown]
  • Sempervivum assimile Schott [unknown]
  • Sempervivum ballsii Wale [unknown]
  • Sempervivum banaticum Domokos [unknown]
  • Sempervivum degenianum Domokos [unknown]
  • Sempervivum schlehanii Schott [unknown]
  • Sempervivum rubicundum Schur [unknown]
  • Sempervivum ornatum hort. ex Correvon [unknown]
  • Sempervivum michaelis-borsii Domokos [unknown]
  • Sempervivum marmoreum blandum (Schott) Soó [unknown]
  • Sempervivum marmoreum rubicundum (Schur) Soó [unknown]
  • Sempervivum marmoreum angustissimum Priszter [unknown]

Description

Sempervivum marmoreum (also called 'Marmoreum 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 marmoreum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sempervivum marmoreum var. dinaricum (Beck) Soó
Sempervivum marmoreum sub. reginae-amaliae (Heldr. & Sartori ex Baker) Zonn.
Sempervivum marmoreum sub. matricum (Letz) Hadrava & Miklánek

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sempervivum marmoreum 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 marmoreum 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 marmoreum

Sempervivum marmoreum can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Sempervivum marmoreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sempervivum marmoreum?

Sempervivum marmoreum

What is the common name of Sempervivum marmoreum?

Marmoreum houseleek

What is the natural habitat of Sempervivum marmoreum?

Sempervivum marmoreum is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region

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