Aeonium tabuliforme
Species of flowering plant in the stonecrop family Crassulaceae endemic to Tenerife
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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]
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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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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]
Three specimens, two with flower spikes
Flowers
