Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
tectorum
ID:
442418

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 464 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441750

Common Names

  • Sempervivum tectorum
  • Tectorum Sempervivum
  • Sempervivum Tectorum

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Synonyms

  • Sempervivum boissieri hort. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Sempervivum boutignyanum Billot & Gren. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum brachiatum Lamotte [unknown]
  • Sempervivum celsicaule Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum breviramum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum brevistylum Lamotte [unknown]
  • Sedum majus Garsault [rejected]
  • Sedum tectorum Scop. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum alpinum Griseb. & Schenk [unknown]
  • Sempervivum ambiguum Lamotte [unknown]
  • Sempervivum juratense Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum laetevirens Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum adoxum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum acuminatum Schott [unknown]
  • Sempervivum affine Lamotte [unknown]
  • Sempervivum lamottei Boreau [unknown]
  • Sempervivum luxurians Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum maitrea Lamotte [unknown]
  • Sempervivum majus Neck. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum andreanum Wale [unknown]
  • Sempervivum clusianum Ten. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum beugesiacum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum compactum Lamotte [unknown]
  • Sempervivum crassifolium Salisb. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum mettenianum Schnittsp. & C.B.Lehm. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum glaucum Ten. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum fuscum Lehm. & Schnittsp. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum decoloratum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum seusanum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum schottii Baker [unknown]
  • Sempervivum rhodanicum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum rigidum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum robustum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum saxosum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum royanum Correvon [unknown]
  • Sempervivum rupestre (Rouy & E.G.Camus) Bergmans [unknown]
  • Sempervivum sabaudum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum spectabile Lehm. & Schnittsp. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum trifurcum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum triste hort. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Sempervivum speciosum Lamotte [unknown]
  • Sempervivum tectorum andreanum (Wale) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Sempervivum pallescens Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum pallidum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum obovatum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum pulverulentum Dulac [unknown]
  • Sempervivum praestabile Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum purpurascens Schott ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum validum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum venustum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum violascens Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum tectorum rhenanum Hegi & Schmid [unknown]
  • Sempervivum rhenanum (Hegi & Schmid) Lawalrée [unknown]

Description

Sempervivum tectorum (also called Tectorum, 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 tectorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sempervivum tectorum sub. cebennense (Lamotte) Bellia & de Andrade

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sempervivum tectorum 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 tectorum is a low-growing, evergreen succulent that forms a dense 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 tectorum

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

Sempervivum tectorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sempervivum tectorum?

Sempervivum tectorum

What is the common name of Sempervivum tectorum?

Common Houseleek

What is the natural range of Sempervivum tectorum?

Europe

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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