Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
denticulata
ID:
913005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cruden

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 96: 260 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912340



Common Names

  • Echeandia denticulata
  • Denticulata Echeandia
  • Echeandia Denticulata


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Description

Echeandia denticulata (also called Denticulate Echeandia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a small, succulent plant with rosettes of spiny leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Echeandia denticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echeandia denticulata has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a long, slender tube. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeandia denticulata is a species of cactus that is native to tropical regions of South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen cactus that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed, which should be planted in a dry, well-drained soil mix. Germination can take up to 4 weeks. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.

Where to Find Echeandia denticulata

Echeandia denticulata can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.

Echeandia denticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeandia denticulata?

Echeandia denticulata

What type of plant is Echeandia denticulata?

Cactus

Where is Echeandia denticulata native to?

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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