Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
zorzaniana
ID:
751040

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Reyes & Brachet

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Cact. Suc. Mex. 54: 93 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750373

Common Names

  • Zorzan's Echeveria
  • Echeveria Zorzaniana
  • Zorzan's Waxflower

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Description

Echeveria zorzaniana (also called Zorzano's Echeveria, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to Mexico. It has rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Echeveria zorzaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echeveria zorzaniana is a pink, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeveria zorzaniana is a succulent plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings or offsets. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. It is best grown in sandy or gravelly soils with plenty of organic matter. It can be propagated by stem cuttings in spring or summer, or by offsets in spring.

Where to Find Echeveria zorzaniana

Echeveria zorzaniana can be found in the deserts of Mexico.

Echeveria zorzaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeveria zorzaniana?

Echeveria zorzaniana

What is the common name of Echeveria zorzaniana?

Mexican snowball

What type of climate does Echeveria zorzaniana prefer?

Warm, dry climate

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

Jerónimo Reyes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Reyes' in the authors string.
Christian Brachet (d.1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brachet' in the authors string.