Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bolivarensis
ID:
766926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cruden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 350 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766259



Common Names

  • Bolivarensis Echeandia
  • Bolivarensis Squill
  • Bolivarensis Spider Lily


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Description

Echeandia bolivarensis (also called False Aloe, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Venezuela, and is found in the states of Bolívar and Sucre. It grows in dry, rocky, open areas, often in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Echeandia bolivarensis 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 bolivarensis 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 bolivarensis can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Echeandia bolivarensis

Echeandia bolivarensis is native to Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. It is found in moist forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Echeandia bolivarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeandia bolivarensis?

Echeandia bolivarensis

What is the common name of Echeandia bolivarensis?

Bolivar Echeandia

What is the natural habitat of Echeandia bolivarensis?

It is found in cloud forests in Mexico.

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,

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