Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
caesium
ID:
1263930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kimnach & Moran

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 65: 60, figs. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263268

Common Names

  • Pachyphytum caesium
  • Blue Pachyphytum
  • Skyblue Pachyphytum

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Description

Pachyphytum caesium (also called 'Blue Pachyphytum', among many other common names) is a succulent native to Mexico. It has blue-green, oval-shaped leaves and yellow, tubular flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pachyphytum caesium is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachyphytum caesium has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Pachyphytum caesium

Pachyphytum caesium can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Pachyphytum caesium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachyphytum caesium?

Pachyphytum caesium

What is the common name of Pachyphytum caesium?

Caesium Pachyphytum

What is the natural habitat of Pachyphytum caesium?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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-50207181: Based on the initial data import
Reid Venable Moran (1916-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moran' in the authors string.
Myron William Kimnach (1922-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kimnach' in the authors string.