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Graptopetalum amethystinum (Rose) E.Walther  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesGraptopetalum amethystinum (Rose) E.Walther 
BibliographyCact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 3: 12 (1931)
Native RangeMexico
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Descriptionleaves in lax rosette, very thick, flattened, oblanceolate, obtuse or obscurely acute, ca. 4cm, glaucous-blue, inflorescence racemose, bracts caducous, corolla 15 mm
Size10-15cm
Coloryellowish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings of rosettes in late summer
SynonymsEcheveria amethystina (Rose) Poelln.
Pachyphytum amethystinum Rose
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXE Mexico Northeast, MXN Mexico Northwest, MXS Mexico Southwest)
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