Status:
valid
Authors:
Jimeno-Sevilla, Santana Mich. & P.Carrillo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 110: 72 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343596
Description
Echeveria rulfiana (also called Rulf's Echeveria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has red flowers and grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Echeveria rulfiana is an ornamental plant used for landscaping and ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echeveria rulfiana is yellow, with a red centre. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echeveria rulfiana is a succulent plant that is best grown in a warm, dry environment. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Echeveria rulfiana
Echeveria rulfiana is native to Mexico and can be found in the state of Oaxaca.
Echeveria rulfiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echeveria rulfiana?
Echeveria rulfiana
What is the common name of Echeveria rulfiana?
Rulf's Echeveria
What is the natural habitat of Echeveria rulfiana?
It is found in meadows, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats in Iran.
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
Pablo Carillo-Reyes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Carrillo' in the authors string.