Aeonium gorgoneum

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. 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 2 m tall. Its chromosome number is 2n=36.

Distribution and ecology
Aeonium gorgoneum is found on the islands of Santo Antão, São Vicente and São Nicolau at elevations from 400–1100 m above sea level.