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. Its local name is saião.Plantas endémicas e arvores indígenas de Cabo Verde The plant plays a role in traditional medicine for the treatment of coughs.
Description The plant is a perennial shrub and grows up to about tall. Its chromosome number is 2n=36.Aeonium gorgoneum, Tropicos, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis
Distribution and ecology Aeonium gorgoneum is found on the islands of Santo Antão, São Vicente and São Nicolau at elevations from above sea level.
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