Status:
valid
Authors:
Pino
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 11: 98 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659629
Common Names
- Andicola Echeveria
- Echeveria Andicola
- Andicola
Description
Echeveria andicola (also called Andean Echeveria, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial that grows up to 0.3 m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Echeveria andicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Echeveria andicola has bright yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds of Echeveria andicola are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Echeveria andicola are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echeveria andicola 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 andicola
Echeveria andicola can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Echeveria andicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echeveria andicola?
Echeveria andicola
What is the common name of Echeveria andicola?
Andicola Echeveria
What is the natural habitat of Echeveria andicola?
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,