Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm.) Cruden
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Sida 9: 146 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766271
Common Names
- Durangensis Echeandia
- Durangensis Squill
- Durangensis Spider Lily
Description
Echeandia durangensis (also called Durango Echeandia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Mexico, and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre Oriental mountain ranges. It is typically found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Echeandia durangensis 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
The flower of Echeandia durangensis is a yellow-green color with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echeandia durangensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Echeandia durangensis
Echeandia durangensis is native to Mexico. It is found in moist forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Echeandia durangensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Echeandia durangensis?
Echeandia durangensis is native to Mexico and is found in dry, tropical forests.
What type of soil does Echeandia durangensis prefer?
Echeandia durangensis prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
How much water does Echeandia durangensis need?
Echeandia durangensis needs moderate amounts of water and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
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,