Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
ruthenicum
ID:
736633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schnittsp. & C.B.Lehm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Flora 38: 5 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000735966

Common Names

  • Ruthenicum Sempervivum
  • Sempervivum Ruthenicum
  • Sempervivum Ruthenicum Flower

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Description

Sempervivum ruthenicum (also called Ruthenian Houseleek, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Crassulaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus region. It has a rosette of succulent, grey-green leaves and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sempervivum ruthenicum is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sempervivum ruthenicum has a yellow-green flower with a white centre. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a single, needle-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sempervivum ruthenicum is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sempervivum ruthenicum

Sempervivum ruthenicum can be found in the mountains of Eastern Europe.

Sempervivum ruthenicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sempervivum ruthenicum?

Sempervivum ruthenicum

What is the common name of Sempervivum ruthenicum?

Ruthenian houseleek

Where is Sempervivum ruthenicum found?

It is found 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2871569: Based on the initial data import
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.