Sempervivum minutum, formerly known as Sempervivum nevadense, is a small succulent that forms compact rosettes of thick fleshy apple green…
Browsing: Sempervivum
Epithet: Sempervivum
Meaning: Always (forever) alive
Derivation: Compound of two Latin words, the adverb "semper," meaning "always," and "vivuvm," the neuter form of the adjective "vivus," meaning "alive."
Pronunciation: sem-per-VEE-vum
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.
Sempervivum vicentei is a small succulent that forms a dense mat of stemless rosettes of juicy green leaves with a purple tip. The…
Sempervivum 'Gold Nugget' is a stunning mound-forming succulent with rosettes of leaves with unique coloration throughout the growing…
Sempervivums are among the most frost-resistant succulents, making them popular garden plants. They are an excellent choice as ground…