Aeonium tabuliforme explained

Aeonium tabuliforme, the flat-topped aeonium or saucer plant, is a species of succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae, native and endemic to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. It is low-growing, typically reaching about 5 cm high but up to 45 cm in diameter. It grows on moist, north-facing cliffs and ledges at low altitude.[1] A mass of fleshy, hairy, bright green leaves in flat rosettes is produced on short unbranched stems, often on vertical surfaces.[2] [3] This species is short-lived and dies after flowering.[4] Plants often take 3–4 years to flower, at which point they produce a tall (40–60 cm) raceme of yellow flowers.[5]

The Latin specific epithet tabuliforme means "flat" (literally "table shaped").[6]

This plant, which may be either biennial or perennial, is grown under glass in temperate regions. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[7] [8] It requires excellent drainage, and leaf color is best in full sun. It is relatively disease-free, but may be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs.[9]

The cultivar 'Variegata' features darker green leaves with white edges.[10]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Bramwell. D.. Bramwell. Z.. 2001. Wild flowers of the Canary Islands. Editorial Rueda. Madrid, Spain. 84-7207-129-4.
  2. http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/AEONIUM/Aeonium_tabulaeforme/Aeonium_tabulaeforme/Aeonium_tabulaeforme.htm Aeonium tabulaefoeme (tabulifoeme)
  3. Book: RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. 2008. Dorling Kindersley. United Kingdom. 1405332964. 1136.
  4. Web site: Aeonium tabuliforme. 2021-04-13. BBC Gardeners' World Magazine. en.
  5. Web site: Aeonium tabuliforme. 2021-04-13. www.tropicalbritain.co.uk. en.
  6. Book: Harrison, Lorraine. RHS Latin for gardeners. 2012. Mitchell Beazley. United Kingdom. 9781845337315. 224.
  7. Web site: Aeonium tabuliforme . www.rhs.org . Royal Horticultural Society . 27 February 2020.
  8. Web site: AGM Plants - Ornamental . November 2018 . 2 . Royal Horticultural Society . www.rhs.org . 27 February 2020.
  9. Web site: Shoot. Aeonium tabuliforme Flat-topped berthelotianum macrolepum Sempervivum complanatum Dinner plate Saucer plant Care Plant Varieties & Pruning Advice. 2021-04-13. www.shootgardening.co.uk. en.
  10. Web site: Aeonium tabuliforme . World of Succulents . 21 August 2021.

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