Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
agavoides
ID:
660283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 10(Misc.): 78 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659615

Common Names

  • Agavoides Echeveria
  • Echeveria Agavoides
  • Agavoides

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Synonyms

  • Cotyledon agavoides Baker [unknown]
  • Echeveria obscura A.Berger [unknown]
  • Echeveria yuccoides hort. ex E.Morr [unknown]
  • Urbinia agavoides Rose [unknown]
  • Urbinia obscura Rose [unknown]
  • Echeveria obscura (Rose) Poelln. [unknown]

Description

Echeveria agavoides (also called Mexican Hen and Chicks, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial with rosettes of fleshy, pointed leaves. It is native to Mexico and grows in rocky soils in open grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echeveria agavoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echeveria agavoides var. corderoyi Poelln.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echeveria agavoides is pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeveria agavoides is a small, evergreen succulent that grows up to 30 cm (12 in) tall. It has a rosette-forming habit and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Echeveria agavoides

Echeveria agavoides can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Echeveria agavoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeveria agavoides?

Echeveria agavoides

What is the common name of Echeveria agavoides?

Agave-like Echeveria

What is the natural habitat of Echeveria agavoides?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Echeveria genus

Echeveria lyonsii, Echeveria patriotica, Echeveria acutifolia, Echeveria affinis, Echeveria agavoides, Echeveria alata, Echeveria alpina, Echeveria amoena, Echeveria amphoralis, Echeveria andicola, Echeveria angustifolia, Echeveria atropurpurea, Echeveria australis, Echeveria bakeri, Echeveria ballsii, Echeveria bella, Echeveria bicolor, Echeveria bifida, Echeveria bifurcata, Echeveria calderoniae, Echeveria calycosa, Echeveria canaliculata, Echeveria cante, Echeveria carminea, Echeveria carnicolor, Echeveria chapalensis, Echeveria chazaroi, Echeveria chiapensis, Echeveria chiclensis, Echeveria chihuahuaensis, Echeveria chilonensis, Echeveria coccinea, Echeveria colorata, Echeveria cornuta, Echeveria craigiana, Echeveria crassicaulis, Echeveria crenulata, Echeveria cuencaensis, Echeveria cuspidata, Echeveria cuspidata, Echeveria dactylifera, Echeveria decumbens, Echeveria derenbergii, Echeveria desmetiana, Echeveria difractens, Echeveria elatior, Echeveria elegans, Echeveria erubescens, Echeveria eurychlamys, Echeveria excelsa,

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

References