Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinus
ID:
1318178

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) G.M.Plunkett & A.N.Nicolas

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 69: 49 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330632



Common Names

  • Echinus Azorella
  • Azorella Echinus
  • Echinus Azorella Tree


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Description

Azorella echinus (also called Spiny Azorella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Central America. It is a small, shrub-like plant with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in wet forests and cloud forests in Costa Rica and Panama.

Uses & Benefits

Azorella echinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Azorella echinus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a single leaf.

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Where to Find Azorella echinus

Azorella echinus is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Azorella echinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Azorella echinus?

Azorella echinus

What is the natural habitat of Azorella echinus?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What are the characteristics of Azorella echinus?

It is a shrub with white flowers and yellow fruits.

Species in the Azorella genus

Azorella ameghinoi, Azorella aretioides, Azorella biloba, Azorella cockaynei, Azorella compacta, Azorella concolor, Azorella corymbosa, Azorella crassipes, Azorella crenata, Azorella cryptantha, Azorella cuatrecasasii, Azorella diapensioides, Azorella diversifolia, Azorella exigua, Azorella filamentosa, Azorella fragosea, Azorella fuegiana, Azorella glacialis, Azorella haastii, Azorella hookeri, Azorella julianii, Azorella lycopodioides, Azorella macquariensis, Azorella madreporica, Azorella monantha, Azorella monteroi, Azorella multifida, Azorella nitens, Azorella nivalis, Azorella pallida, Azorella patagonica, Azorella pedunculata, Azorella pulvinata, Azorella ranunculus, Azorella selago, Azorella spinosa, Azorella trifoliolata, Azorella trifoliolata, Azorella trifurcata, Azorella colensoi, Azorella schizeilema, Azorella boelckei, Azorella burkartii, Azorella lyallii, Azorella polaris, Azorella robusta, Azorella albovaginata, Azorella atacamensis, Azorella echegarayi, Azorella echinus,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Gregory M. Plunkett (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Plunkett' in the authors string.
Antoine N. Nicolas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Nicolas' in the authors string.