Echeandia macrophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
766966
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose ex Weath.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xlv. 390 (1910).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766299
Common Names
- Echeandia Macrophylla
- Macrophylla Echeandia
- Echeandia Macrophylla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Echeandia macrophylla (also called Large-leaved 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 macrophylla is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echeandia macrophylla is a white or pale yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin, green and have a single, long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Echeandia macrophylla is a perennial succulent that grows in clumps. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water sparingly during the summer and provide protection from frost.
Where to Find Echeandia macrophylla
Echeandia macrophylla can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Echeandia macrophylla FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Echeandia macrophylla?
Echeandia macrophylla is native to Mexico and is found in dry, tropical forests.
What type of soil does Echeandia macrophylla prefer?
Echeandia macrophylla prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
How much water does Echeandia macrophylla need?
Echeandia macrophylla 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305163: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Charles Alfred Weatherby (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weath.' in the authors string.