Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
wulfenii
ID:
442528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoppe ex Mert. & W.D.J.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Deutschl. Fl. , ed. 3, 3: 386 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441860

Common Names

  • Sempervivum wulfenii
  • Wulfen's Houseleek
  • Wulfen's Sempervivum

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Description

Sempervivum wulfenii (also called Wulfen's Houseleek, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with thick, fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves that are green to reddish-purple in color. It has small, star-shaped, pink flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils in sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sempervivum wulfenii sub. juvanii (Strgar) Favarger & J.Parn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sempervivum wulfenii 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 wulfenii 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 wulfenii

Sempervivum wulfenii can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Sempervivum wulfenii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Sempervivum wulfenii?

Sempervivum wulfenii prefers temperatures between 40-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sun does Sempervivum wulfenii need?

Sempervivum wulfenii needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Sempervivum wulfenii be watered?

Sempervivum wulfenii 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-2490206: Based on the initial data import
David Heinrich Hoppe (1760-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoppe' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Daniel Joseph Koch (1771-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.J.Koch' in the authors string.
Franz Carl Mertens (1764-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mert.' in the authors string.