Sempervivum pittonii (Pittoni Houseleek) is a small succulent that forms subglobose rosettes of green, densely hairy, tightly packed…
Browsing: pittonii
Epithet: pittonii
Derivation: Honors Josef Claudius Pittoni (1797-1878), an Austrian botanist.
Pronunciation: pit-TON-ee-eye
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.