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Pachyphytum hookeri

Pachyphytum hookeri (Salm-Dyck) A.Berger
Pachyphytum hookeri
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Pachyphytum hookeri is a species in the Crassulaceae family, native to northeastern and southwestern Mexico. It was first described in 1930 by A. Berger, based on earlier work by Salm-Dyck.

Description

Pachyphytum hookeri belongs to the genus Pachyphytum within the Crassulaceae family, commonly known as the stonecrops. This species is indigenous to specific regions in Mexico, including the northeastern and southwestern parts of the country. The scientific name was formally established in 1930 by A. Berger, who recognized and classified the species following initial observations by Salm-Dyck. As a member of the Crassulaceae, P. hookeri is likely to exhibit characteristics typical of the family, such as fleshy leaves and succulent growth forms adapted to arid environments.

Distribution

Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southwest

Synonyms

Pachyphytum roseumPachyphytum uniflorumCotyledon aduncaDiotostemon hookeriEcheveria aduncaEcheveria hookeriPachyphytum aduncum

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