Sempervivum Vicentei

sempervivum vicentei

Sempervivum vicentei, commonly referred to as a houseleek, is a charming evergreen succulent native to the rocky mountainous terrains of southwestern Europe, particularly Spain. This hardy perennial forms neat, geometrical rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves designed to store water in challenging environments. It is celebrated for its incredible resilience, surviving extreme cold, intense sun, and nutrient-poor alpine soils where few other plants can cling to life. Historically, plants of this genus were grown on the thatched roofs of houses to ward off lightning and fires, earning them a place in folk mythology. Today, Sempervivum vicentei is a favorite among rock gardeners and succulent enthusiasts alike, appreciated for its low-maintenance nature, tight rosettes, and the beautiful star-shaped flowers that crown mature plants during the summer months.

生息地: Thrives in dry, rocky mountainous crevices and gravelly alpine soils with full sun exposure.

外見

This plant features compact, symmetrical rosettes reaching up to 10 centimeters in diameter. The leaves are thick, fleshy, and obovate, painted in soft green tones with striking reddish-purple tips that intensify under bright sunlight or cold temperatures. Fine, delicate hairs often fringe the margins of the leaves, giving them a subtly textured appearance. During the blooming season, a central stalk emerges from mature rosettes, bearing small, cluster-forming, star-shaped flowers of pale pink or purplish hues.

界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Saxifragales科Crassulaceae属Sempervivum

Sempervivum Vicentei

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Historically, people planted houseleeks on roofs to protect homes from lightning strikes, a belief stemming from association with Thor or Jupiter.

It is a monocarpic species, meaning each individual rosette grows for several years, blooms once, and then dies after setting seed.

The name Sempervivum literally translates to 'always living' in Latin, highlighting the plant's extraordinary durability.

特殊能力

Allows the plant to absorb carbon dioxide at night, minimizing water loss through transpiration during hot, dry days.

Produces baby clones, known as 'chicks,' on lateral runners, enabling rapid colonial spread over barren rock surfaces.

Undergoes physiological changes to withstand sub-zero winter temperatures, remaining evergreen under snow cover.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 3-10 cm
体重: 0.02-0.1 kg
寿命: 3-10 年
抱卵期間: 14-30 日

食性と食事

As a photoautotrophic plant, it produces its own energy via photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, carbon dioxide, and minimal water absorbed through its shallow root system.

主な食物

Sunlight
Carbon dioxide
Water
Soil nutrients

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Spanish Ibex

Capra pyrenaica

Feeds on the succulent leaves during periods of sparse mountain forage.

mutualism

Western Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Pollinates the star-shaped flowers during the mid-summer bloom period.

competitor

White Stonecrop

Sedum album

Competes for precious space and limited soil in rocky crevices.

特徴

このオブジェクトにはまだ特徴バッジが割り当てられていません。

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

テーマが追加されると、このオブジェクトのコレクションがここに表示されます。

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。

よくある質問

Sempervivum Vicenteiを見分けるには？

Sempervivum Vicenteiを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Sempervivum Vicenteiの長さは何ですか？

3-10 cm

Sempervivum Vicenteiの体重は何ですか？

0.02-0.1 kg

Sempervivum Vicenteiの寿命は何ですか？

3-10 年

Sempervivum Vicenteiは何を食べますか？

As a photoautotrophic plant, it produces its own energy via photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, carbon dioxide, and minimal water absorbed through its shallow root system.

Sempervivum Vicenteiは通常どこに生息していますか？

Thrives in dry, rocky mountainous crevices and gravelly alpine soils with full sun exposure.

Sempervivum Vicenteiの抱卵期間は何ですか？

14-30 日