Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
sosnowskyi
ID:
442358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ter-Chatsch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 13: 17 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441690

Common Names

  • Sosnowsky's Houseleek
  • Sosnowsky's Hen and Chicks
  • Sosnowsky's Sempervivum

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Description

Sempervivum sosnowskyi (also called Sosnowsky's Sempervivum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It has leathery, glossy leaves that are oblong to elliptic in shape and are about 2-4 cm long. It grows in rocky areas, and prefers dry soils.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sempervivum sosnowskyi has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sempervivum sosnowskyi is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Sempervivum sosnowskyi

Sempervivum sosnowskyi is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in rocky, alpine habitats.

Sempervivum sosnowskyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sempervivum sosnowskyi?

Sempervivum sosnowskyi

What is the common name of Sempervivum sosnowskyi?

Sosnowsky's Sempervivum

What is the natural habitat of Sempervivum sosnowskyi?

Sempervivum sosnowskyi is native to the Caucasus

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,

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