Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
longipes
ID:
660814

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.S.Lo & D.Fang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 7: 138 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660146



Common Names

  • Echinacanthus longipes
  • Long-Stemmed Echinacanthus
  • Long-Stemmed Succulent


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Description

Echinacanthus longipes (also called Long-stalked Echinacanthus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial succulent plant with a solitary, globose stem up to 4 cm in diameter. It is native to India and grows in rocky hills and mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Echinacanthus longipes is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinacanthus longipes is a white to pinkish-white, 5-lobed, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinacanthus longipes is a succulent plant that can be grown from seed or from cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and allowed to dry before planting.

Where to Find Echinacanthus longipes

Echinacanthus longipes is native to India.

Echinacanthus longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinacanthus longipes?

Echinacanthus longipes

What are the common names of Echinacanthus longipes?

Long-stalked Echinacanthus

What is the natural habitat of Echinacanthus longipes?

Echinacanthus longipes is native to South Africa

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.