Plant · GBIF taxon 4197585
Echeveria affinis
Echeveria affinisAlso known as Black Echeveria, Black Prince Echeveria
Black Echeveria produces striking, dark chocolate to deep violet-black rosettes that naturally thrive on sunny rocky outcrops in northwestern Mexico. Bright red, bell-shaped flowers bloom atop tall stalks during summer, contrasting dramatically with the dark succulent foliage. Leaf coloration depends heavily on direct sunlight, shifting toward an olive green in shady conditions.
SucculentSun-LovingDrought-Tolerant
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
- Snails
- Slugs
- Mealybugs
ThreatsHabitat disruption, wild collection
HabitatsRocky cliffs, canyon walls, semi-arid shrublands
Life span10–20 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderSaxifragales
- FamilyCrassulaceae
- GenusEcheveria
- SpeciesEcheveria affinis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Lighting: Seek out specimens in full sun to appreciate their dark leaf pigments.
- Photography: Focus on the stark contrast between red blossoms and dark foliage.
- Habitat Awareness: Watch for native rosettes clinging tightly to steep canyon walls.
Close Relative (c) Israel Castorena Lemus, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Oscar Israel Rodríguez Ortiz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Oscar Israel Rodríguez Ortiz · cc-by
Family Member (c) Neptalí Ramírez Marcial, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Neptalí Ramírez Marcial · cc-by
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