Echeveria uhlii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uhlii
ID:
660701
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Meyrán
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Cact. Suc. Mex. 37(4): 79 (1992).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660033
Common Names
- Uhl's Echeveria
- Mexican Firecracker
- Mexican Hens and Chicks
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Echeveria uhlii (also called Uhlii, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves that are green to gray-green in color. It is native to Mexico and is found in rocky, dry areas. It is also found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Echeveria uhlii 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Echeveria uhlii sub. coelestis J.Reyes & L.G.LópezFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Echeveria uhlii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.
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Echeveria uhlii can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings. To divide, carefully remove the plant from the pot and gently separate the offsets from the mother plant. Replant the offsets in well-draining soil and water thoroughly. To take stem cuttings, cut a stem from the mother plant and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in well-draining soil. Water thoroughly and keep in a warm, bright spot.
Where to Find Echeveria uhlii
Echeveria uhlii can be found in Mexico.
Echeveria uhlii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echeveria uhlii?
Echeveria uhlii
What is the common name of Echeveria uhlii?
Mexican Hens and Chicks
What is the natural habitat of Echeveria uhlii?
Rocky hillsides and dry, arid climates
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-2781416: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Meyrán (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Meyrán' in the authors string.