Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
herrerae
ID:
913006

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Killip) Cruden

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 96: 261 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912341



Common Names

  • Echeandia herrerae
  • Herrerae Echeandia
  • Echeandia Herrerae


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Description

Echeandia herrerae (also called Herrera's 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 herrerae 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 herrerae 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 herrerae 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 herrerae

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

Echeandia herrerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeandia herrerae?

Echeandia herrerae

What type of plant is Echeandia herrerae?

Cactus

Where is Echeandia herrerae 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-457267: Based on the initial data import
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Robert William Cruden (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cruden' in the authors string.