Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
parvicapsulata
ID:
766988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cruden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 16: 130 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766321



Common Names

  • Parvicapsulata Echeandia
  • Parvicapsulata Echeandia Lily
  • Parvicapsulata Lily


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Description

Echeandia parvicapsulata (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 parvicapsulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echeandia parvicapsulata has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeandia parvicapsulata can be propagated from seed sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Cultivation should be in a sunny position in moist but well-drained soil.

Where to Find Echeandia parvicapsulata

Echeandia parvicapsulata can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Echeandia parvicapsulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeandia parvicapsulata?

Echeandia parvicapsulata

What type of plant is Echeandia parvicapsulata?

Herb

Where is Echeandia parvicapsulata found?

Central and South America

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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