Sempervivum ciliosum
Sempervivum ciliosum, the Teneriffe houseleek, is a species of flowering plant in the stonecrop family Crassulaceae, native to Southeastern Europe. Growing to just 10 cm (3.9 in) high by 50 cm (20 in) wide, it is a spreading evergreen perennial. It forms spheres of pointed, succulent, hairy grey-green leaves. Mature rosettes may produce yellowish flowers on stalks up to 10 cm (3.9 in) in summer. Despite a superficial resemblance, houseleeks are not closely related to cacti.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Genus: | Sempervivum |
| Species: | S. ciliosum |
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The Latin specific epithet ciliosum means “with a small fringe”.[2]
Sempervivum ciliosum has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.[3][4] Although hardy down to −20 °C (−4 °F), it requires a sheltered position in full sun, in well-drained soil.
References
- "Sempervivum ciliosum Craib". The Plant List. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 184533731X.
- "RHS Plantfinder - Sempervivum ciliosum". Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 96. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
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