Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
522375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb & Berthel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 1): 187 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521707



Common Names

  • Aeonium smithii
  • Smith's Aeonium
  • Smith Aeonium


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Synonyms

  • Sempervivum foliosum C.Sm. ex Otto [unknown]
  • Sempervivum smithii Sims [unknown]

Description

Aeonium smithii (also called Smith's Aeonium, among many other common names) is a succulent plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Canary Islands and is commonly found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aeonium smithii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens, borders, and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeonium smithii has yellow flowers, dark brown seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeonium smithii is a succulent native to the Canary Islands. It is an upright, branching succulent with rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and offsets. To propagate, take a cutting of a stem with several leaves and allow it to dry out for a few days. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. Water the cutting lightly and keep the soil slightly moist. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Aeonium smithii

Aeonium smithii can be found in the Canary Islands.

Aeonium smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeonium smithii?

Aeonium smithii

What is the family of Aeonium smithii?

Crassulaceae

What is the distribution of Aeonium smithii?

Madeira

Species in the Aeonium genus

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, Aeonium cilifolium, Aeonium cuneatum, Aeonium davidbramwellii, Aeonium decorum, Aeonium diplocyclum, Aeonium dodrantale, Aeonium edgari, Aeonium glandulosum, Aeonium glutinosum, Aeonium gomerense, Aeonium goochiae, Aeonium gorgoneum, Aeonium haworthii, Aeonium hierrense, Aeonium holospathulatum, Aeonium isorense, Aeonium lancerottense, Aeonium lemsii, Aeonium leucoblepharum, Aeonium lidii, Aeonium lindleyi, Aeonium manriqueorum, Aeonium mascaense, Aeonium mixtum, Aeonium nobile, Aeonium nogalesii, Aeonium orbelindense, Aeonium palmense, Aeonium percarneum, Aeonium perezii, Aeonium praegeri, Aeonium pseudohawbicum,

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-2623633: Based on the initial data import
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.