Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Walther
Source:
cmp
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 31: 50 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659845
Common Names
- Megacalyx Echeveria
- Mexican Giant Echeveria
- Mexican Hens and Chicks
Description
Echeveria megacalyx (also called Mexican snowball, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to Mexico. It has rosettes of fleshy, pointed, gray-green leaves with pink edges. It grows in rocky, open areas and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Echeveria megacalyx is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and succulent displays. It is also used as a houseplant, as it is drought-tolerant and can tolerate low light levels. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as aiding digestion and reducing inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echeveria megacalyx is a star-shaped rosette with a yellow center and pink petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green rosettes with yellow centers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echeveria megacalyx can be propagated by division of the offsets. Plant the offsets in a well-draining soil mix and water regularly. Place the pot in a warm, sunny spot and fertilize monthly during the growing season. In the winter, reduce watering and stop fertilizing.
Where to Find Echeveria megacalyx
Echeveria megacalyx can be found in Mexico.
Echeveria megacalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echeveria megacalyx?
Echeveria megacalyx
What is the common name of Echeveria megacalyx?
Megacalyx echeveria
What is the family of Echeveria megacalyx?
Crassulaceae
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,