Aichryson punctatum

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Aichryson punctatum
Aichryson punctatum on La Palma

Aichryson punctatum
on La Palma

Systematics
Order : Saxifragales (Saxifragales)
Family : Thick-leaf family (Crassulaceae)
Subfamily : Sempervivoideae
Tribe : Aeonieae
Genre : Aichryson
Type : Aichryson punctatum
Scientific name
Aichryson punctatum
( Chr.Sm. ex Buch ) Webb & Berthel.

Aichryson laxum is a species of the genus Aichryson and belongs to the family of thick-leaf plants (Crassulaceae).

description

The annual or biennial herbaceous plant reaches heights of growth of 8 to 20 centimeters. Less often up to 30 centimeters. The stem is glabrous below, but downy hairy above. The ovate-rhombic, fleshy leaves are dark green and bare. The notched leaf margin is dotted red or black. The flowers have 6 to 9 golden yellow petals . Flowering time is from April to July.

Occurrence

Aichryson punctatum is endemic to the Canary Islands , with the exception of Fuerteventura . The plant prefers partially shaded rocks and walls as a location.

literature

  • Schönfelder: Kosmos Atlas Mediterranean and Canary Islands flora , Stuttgart 2002, ISBN 3-440-09361-1
  • Hohenester / Welss: Excursion flora for the Canary Islands , Stuttgart 1993, ISBN 3-8001-3466-7

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