Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
atropurpurea
ID:
660305

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Ann. Hort. Belge Étrangère 24: 156 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659637

Common Names

  • Purple-Leaf Echeveria
  • Echeveria Atropurpurea
  • Purple Leaf Echeveria

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Synonyms

  • Cotyledon atropurpurea Baker [unknown]
  • Echeveria sanguinea hort. ex É.Morren [unknown]

Description

Echeveria atropurpurea (also called Purple 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 atropurpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Echeveria atropurpurea has bright yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds of Echeveria atropurpurea are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Echeveria atropurpurea are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeveria atropurpurea 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 atropurpurea

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

Echeveria atropurpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeveria atropurpurea?

Echeveria atropurpurea

What is the common name of Echeveria atropurpurea?

Purple Echeveria

What is the natural habitat of Echeveria atropurpurea?

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,

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