Sempervivum davisii
Sempervivum davisii, commonly known as Davis's Houseleek, is a resilient succulent prized for its striking rosette forms. While primarily ornamental, this hardy perennial holds traditional significance in herbal practices. Its fleshy leaves are often studied for their potential soothing properties, offering a unique intersection of botanical beauty and ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Sempervivum davisii
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Saxifragales, it is classified under the family Crassulaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Sempervivum as the species Sempervivum davisii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Crassulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sempervivum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sempervivum davisii, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as Davis's houseleek, while in German, it is commonly called Davissche Hauswurz. In Spanish, the plant is known as sempervivum de davis, and in French, it is called sempervivum de davis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the mountainous regions of Western Asia. Its natural range includes significant portions of Türkiye where it thrives in specific rocky habitats. Additionally, the species is distributed across various landscapes in Iran. A key part of its geographical footprint is located within the Transcaucasus region of the Caucasus. Together, these locations define the specific ecological zones where the species can be discovered.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sempervivum davisii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-decenal, 2-undecenal, kaempferol, nonanal, quercetin hexoside.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-decenal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-undecenal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nonanal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin hexoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sempervivum davisii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |