Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
simsii
ID:
522374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sweet) Stearn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 130: 169 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521706

Common Names

  • Aeonium simsii
  • Sims' Aeonium
  • Sims Aeonium

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Synonyms

  • Sempervivum ciliare Haw. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum ligulare Haw. [unknown]
  • Sempervivum simsii Sweet [unknown]
  • Sempervivum poculiforme A.Berger ex De Wild. [unknown]
  • Aeonium caespitosum Webb & Berthel. [unknown]

Description

Aeonium simsii (also called Simsii Aeonium, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant with rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves. It is native to the Canary Islands and is usually found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aeonium simsii is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create bonsai trees and can be used to create unique topiary shapes. It is also known for its drought tolerance and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeonium simsii 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 simsii

Aeonium simsii can be found in the Canary Islands.

Aeonium simsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeonium simsii?

Aeonium simsii

What is the family of Aeonium simsii?

Crassulaceae

What is the distribution of Aeonium simsii?

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-2623632: Based on the initial data import
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
William T. Stearn (1911-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stearn' in the authors string.