Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
766922

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) M.Martens & Galeotti

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 9(2): 386 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766255



Common Names

  • Albiflora Echeandia
  • Albiflora Squill
  • Albiflora Spider Lily


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Description

Echeandia albiflora (also called White-Flower Echeandia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Echeandia albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echeandia albiflora has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeandia albiflora can be propagated from seed or by division. It should be grown in well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be fertilized regularly and watered when the soil is dry. It is also important to protect it from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Echeandia albiflora

Echeandia albiflora can be found in Central and South America.

Echeandia albiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeandia albiflora?

Echeandia albiflora

What type of plant is Echeandia albiflora?

Herb

Where is Echeandia albiflora found?

Central and South America

Species in the Echeandia genus

Echeandia albiflora, Echeandia altipratensis, Echeandia atoyacana, Echeandia attenuata, Echeandia bolivarensis, Echeandia breedlovei, Echeandia campechiana, Echeandia chandleri, Echeandia chiapensis, Echeandia ciliata, Echeandia coalcomanensis, Echeandia confertiflora, Echeandia conzattii, Echeandia drepanoides, Echeandia durangensis, Echeandia echeandioides, Echeandia elegans, Echeandia falcata, Echeandia flavescens, Echeandia flexuosa, Echeandia formosa, Echeandia gentryi, Echeandia gracilis, Echeandia grandiflora, Echeandia hallbergii, Echeandia hintonii, Echeandia hirticaulis, Echeandia imbricata, Echeandia lehmannii, Echeandia leucantha, Echeandia llanicola, Echeandia longifolia, Echeandia longipedicellata, Echeandia luteola, Echeandia macrophylla, Echeandia macvaughii, Echeandia magnifica, Echeandia matudae, Echeandia mexiae, Echeandia mexicana, Echeandia michoacensis, Echeandia mirandae, Echeandia molinae, Echeandia montealbanensis, Echeandia nana, Echeandia nayaritensis, Echeandia oaxacana, Echeandia occidentalis, Echeandia palmeri, Echeandia paniculata,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305122: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.