Aeonium tabuliforme
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Genus: | Aeonium |
| Species: | A. tabuliforme
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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.[2] It grows on moist, north-facing cliffs and ledges at low altitude.[3]: 163 A mass of fleshy, hairy, bright green leaves in flat rosettes is produced on short unbranched stems, often on vertical surfaces.[4][5] This species is short-lived and dies after flowering.[2] Plants often take 3–4 years to flower, at which point they produce a tall (40–60 cm) raceme of yellow flowers.[6]
The Latin specific epithet tabuliforme means "flat" (literally "table shaped").[7]
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.[8][9] 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.[10]
The cultivar 'Variegata' features darker green leaves with white edges.[11]
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Flowers
References
[edit]- ^ The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species, retrieved 30 July 2016
- ^ a b "Aeonium tabuliforme". BBC Gardeners' World Magazine. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ Bramwell, D.; Bramwell, Z. (2001). Wild flowers of the Canary Islands. Madrid, Spain: Editorial Rueda. ISBN 84-7207-129-4.
- ^ Aeonium tabulaefoeme (tabulifoeme)
- ^ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- ^ "Aeonium tabuliforme". www.tropicalbritain.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
- ^ "Aeonium tabuliforme". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. November 2018. p. 2. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ Shoot. "Aeonium tabuliforme Flat-topped berthelotianum macrolepum Sempervivum complanatum Dinner plate Saucer plant Care Plant Varieties & Pruning Advice". www.shootgardening.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ "Aeonium tabuliforme". World of Succulents. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
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