Pachyphytum oviferum
Pachyphytum oviferum, the sugaralmond plant or moonstone, is a species of plant in the genus Pachyphytum.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Genus: | Pachyphytum |
| Species: | P. oviferum |
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| Pachyphytum oviferum J.A.Purpus | |
The meaning of the name Pachyphytum oviferum is thick plant bearing eggs.
It comes from Mexico, in the rocky cliffs of the state of San Luis Potosi at 1200 meters altitude.
Description
The leaves are succulent and egg-shaped, which gave its name to the species.
The stems (20 cm long, 1 cm thick) rise then fall with about 15 leaves. These leaves are 3 to 5 cm long, 1.8 to 3 cm wide and 8 to 17 mm thick.
Leaves are pale blue-green to bluish-purple, looking like a sugared almond confection.[1]
The inflorescence consists of a 30 cm stem bearing scarlet, bell-shaped flowers.
References
- "About". World of Succulents. September 26, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
Bibliography
- Urs Eggli (2005). Crassulaceae, Illustrated Handbook of Succulents Plants. Springer. ISBN 978-3540419655.
- J. M. Garcia; L. L. Chavez (2003). Las Crasulaceas de México (in Spanish). Sociedad Mexicana de Cactologia. ISBN 9789685496001.
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