Echeandia nana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
766978
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Cruden
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Sida 9: 268. 1982
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766311
Common Names
- Nana Echeandia
- Nana Echeandia Lily
- Nana Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Echeandia nana (also called False Aloe, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Mexico, and is found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca. It grows in dry, rocky, open areas, often in partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Echeandia nana 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 nana 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 nana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Echeandia nana
Echeandia nana can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Echeandia nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echeandia nana?
Echeandia nana
What is the common name of Echeandia nana?
Dwarf Echeandia
What is the natural habitat of Echeandia nana?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305174: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Robert William Cruden (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cruden' in the authors string.