Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
minutum
ID:
442449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunze ex Willk.) Nyman ex C.Pau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Aragonesa Ci. Nat. 8: 119 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441781

Common Names

  • Sempervivum minutum
  • Minutum Sempervivum
  • Sempervivum Minutum

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Synonyms

  • Sempervivum tectorum lainzii Fern.Casas [unknown]
  • Sempervivum nevadense Wale [unknown]
  • Sempervivum minutum glabrescens Jankalski [unknown]
  • Sempervivum vicentei lainzii (Fern.Casas) Fern.Casas [unknown]

Description

Sempervivum minutum (also called Minutum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and trifoliate leaves. It grows in moist areas, such as along streams and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Sempervivum minutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sempervivum minutum has star-shaped flowers that are usually pink or purple in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, rosette-shaped plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sempervivum minutum is an evergreen succulent that forms a low-growing mat of rosettes. It is easy to propagate from offsets or by division. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -30°F (-34°C).

Where to Find Sempervivum minutum

Sempervivum minutum can be found in the Alps mountain range in Europe.

Sempervivum minutum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Sempervivum minutum?

Sempervivum minutum prefers temperatures between 40-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sun does Sempervivum minutum need?

Sempervivum minutum needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Sempervivum minutum be watered?

Sempervivum minutum should be watered once a week, or when the soil is dry.

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-2490061: Based on the initial data import
Carl Fredrik Nyman (1820-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyman' in the authors string.
Heinrich Moritz Willkomm (1821-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willk.' in the authors string.
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.