Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
speciosissimus
ID:
1412004

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Woodson) J.F.Morales, M.E.Endress & Liede

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66(3): 638. 2017 [23 Jun 2017]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424469



Common Names

  • Echites speciosissimus
  • Beautiful Echites
  • Beautiful Bush


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Description

Echites speciosissimus (also called Spectacular Echites, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a short, thin stem. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Echites speciosissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echites speciosissimus is yellow with a white centre and has a long, slender spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echites speciosissimus is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil that is high in organic matter. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Echites speciosissimus

Echites speciosissimus is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Echites speciosissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echites speciosissimus?

Echites speciosissimus

What is the natural habitat of Echites speciosissimus?

Echites speciosissimus is found in the humid forests of Central and South America.

What type of plant is Echites speciosissimus?

Echites speciosissimus is a species of shrub.

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,

References

Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.
Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' in the authors string.
Mary Endress (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Endress' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.