Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
violescens
ID:
660710

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Walther

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 30: 40 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660042

Common Names

  • Violet Echeveria
  • Violet Hen and Chicks
  • Violet Hens and Chicks

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Description

Echeveria violescens (also called Violescens, 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 violescens 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

Echeveria violescens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeveria violescens 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 violescens

Echeveria violescens can be found in Mexico.

Echeveria violescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeveria violescens?

Echeveria violescens

What is the common name of Echeveria violescens?

Mexican Hens and Chicks

What is the natural habitat of Echeveria violescens?

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-2781424: Based on the initial data import
Eric Walther (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Walther' in the authors string.