Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
bracteosum
ID:
1300827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link, Klotzsch & Otto

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 9: 10 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300165

Common Names

  • Powdery Rose
  • Powdery Pachyphytum
  • Bracted Pachyphytum

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Description

Pachyphytum bracteosum (also called Bracted Pachyphytum, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Mexico. It has thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves with a green hue. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pachyphytum bracteosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves of this plant are used to make tea and are also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachyphytum bracteosum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachyphytum bracteosum is a succulent plant that grows best in well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in moist soil. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Pachyphytum bracteosum

Pachyphytum bracteosum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Hidalgo and Veracruz.

Pachyphytum bracteosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachyphytum bracteosum?

Pachyphytum bracteosum

What are the common names of Pachyphytum bracteosum?

Bracted Pachyphytum

What is the growth habit of Pachyphytum bracteosum?

It is a shrubby succulent with stems that grow up to 30 cm tall

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 tro-8902445: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.