Aeonium_gorgoneum

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Aeonium gorgoneum

Species of succulent

Aeonium gorgoneum is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde. It was first described by Johann Anton Schmidt in 1852.[3] Its local name is saião.[4] The plant plays a role in traditional medicine for the treatment of coughs.[1]

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Description

The plant is a perennial shrub and grows up to about 2 m (6 ft 7 in) tall. Its chromosome number is 2n=36.[5]

Distribution and ecology

Aeonium gorgoneum is found on the islands of Santo Antão, São Vicente and São Nicolau at elevations from 400–1,100 m (1,300–3,600 ft) above sea level.[1]

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References

  1. [1]
    Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Aeonium gorgoneum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107356246A107468052. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107356246A107468052.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species, retrieved 30 July 2016
  3. [3]
    Schmidt, Johann Anton (1852). Beiträge zur Flora der Cap Verdischen Inseln. pp. 258–259.
  4. [4]
    Plantas endémicas e arvores indígenas de Cabo Verde
  5. [5]
    Aeonium gorgoneum, Tropicos, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis
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