Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
purpusorum
ID:
660604

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Berger

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 18a: 476 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659936

Common Names

  • Echeveria Purpusorum
  • Purpus' Echeveria
  • Mexican Giant Echeveria

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Synonyms

  • Urbinia purpusii Rose [unknown]

Description

Echeveria purpusorum (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 purpusorum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as houseplants. It has attractive, rosette-shaped foliage and produces clusters of pink flowers in the summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echeveria purpusorum is yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeveria purpusorum is a low-growing succulent that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It requires well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by dividing the offsets. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. During the winter months, reduce watering to once a month.

Where to Find Echeveria purpusorum

Echeveria purpusorum can be found in Mexico.

Echeveria purpusorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeveria purpusorum?

Echeveria purpusorum

What are the common names of Echeveria purpusorum?

Purpus' Echeveria

What is the growth habit of Echeveria purpusorum?

It is a low-growing, succulent perennial with rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2781323: Based on the initial data import
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.