Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
660282

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Walther

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 30: 105 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659614

Common Names

  • Affinis Echeveria
  • Echeveria Affinis
  • Affinis

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Description

Echeveria affinis (also called Mexican Hen and Chicks, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial with rosettes of fleshy, pointed leaves. It is native to Mexico and grows in rocky soils in open grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echeveria affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echeveria affinis is pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeveria affinis is a small, evergreen succulent that grows up to 30 cm (12 in) tall. It has a rosette-forming habit and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Echeveria affinis

Echeveria affinis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Echeveria affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeveria affinis?

Echeveria affinis

What is the common name of Echeveria affinis?

Affinis Echeveria

What is the natural habitat of Echeveria affinis?

It is native to Mexico

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-2781020: Based on the initial data import
Eric Walther (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Walther' in the authors string.