Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
darienensis
ID:
948183

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 49(3): 330. 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947521



Common Names

  • Darienensis Echites
  • Darien Echites
  • Darien Milkweed


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Description

Echites darienensis (also called Darien Echites, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Panama and Colombia, where it is found in wet forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Echites darienensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a source of timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echites darienensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have multiple, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echites darienensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, Echites darienensis is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Echites darienensis

Echites darienensis can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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