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Haworth's aeonium

Scientific Name: Aeonium haworthii

Family: Crassulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Haworth's Aeonium (Aeonium haworthii)

Aeonium haworthii, commonly known as Haworth's Aeonium or Pinwheel Aeonium, is a popular succulent shrub appreciated for its branching habit and attractive rosettes.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a succulent, Aeonium haworthii stores water in its leaves, which might be tempting for pets to chew on.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aeonium haworthii Webb & Berthel.
  • Family: Crassulaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Sempervivum haworthii (Webb et Berthel.)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the Canary Islands, Spain.
  • Naturalized in New Zealand.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Durable, winter-growing, freely branching succulent shrub.
  • Typically grows up to 24 inches (60 cm) tall with an equal spread.
  • Forms stemless rosettes up to 45cm in diameter but only 2-2.5cm in height.
  • Flowers are cream to pinkish.
  • Evergreen foliage.

Ecological Role

  • In some regions, like New Zealand, Aeonium haworthii hybrids have become naturalized.

Quirky Facts

  • Some varieties, like Aeonium haworthii 'Variegated', have red-edged green leaves, adding to their ornamental appeal.

Further Information

  • WorldofSucculents.com
  • Discover Life