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
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.
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 Pachyphytum genus
Pachyphytum saltensis,
Pachyphytum brachetii,
Pachyphytum contrerasii,
Pachyphytum cuicatecanum,
Pachyphytum kimnachii,
Pachyphytum fittkaui,
Pachyphytum caesium,
Pachyphytum werdermannii,
Pachyphytum garciae,
Pachyphytum hookeri,
Pachyphytum machucae,
Pachyphytum viride,
Pachyphytum oviferum,
Pachyphytum glutinicaule,
Pachyphytum coeruleum,
Pachyphytum compactum,
Pachyphytum bracteosum,
Pachyphytum longifolium,
Pachyphytum brevifolium,
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,