Aichryson
| Aichryson | |
|---|---|
| Aichryson punctatum | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Subfamily: | Sempervivoideae |
| Tribe: | Aeonieae |
| Genus: | Aichryson Webb & Berthel. |
| Species | |
|
16; see text | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Macrobia (Webb & Berthel.) G.Kunkel | |
Aichryson is a genus of 16 species of succulent, subtropical plants, native to the Canary Islands, Azores, and Madeira.
The species of Aichryson are not frost-resistant. They are related to Sempervivum, Jovibarba, Greenovia, Aeonium and Monanthes, readily seen in their similar flowers.
The genus name comes from a contraction of the Greek "aei" (always) and "chrysos" (gold).
Several species are cultivated as ornamental plants. The hybrid cultivar Aichryson × aizoides var. domesticum 'Variegatum' is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.