Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
reflexa
ID:
767002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Rose

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 10: 93. 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766335



Common Names

  • Echeandia reflexa
  • Reflexa Echeandia
  • Echeandia Rainbow


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Description

Echeandia reflexa (also called Reflexa Echeandia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Echeandia reflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echeandia reflexa is a white-greenish color and is bell-shaped. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeandia reflexa 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 reflexa

Echeandia reflexa can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Echeandia reflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeandia reflexa?

Echeandia reflexa

What is the common name of Echeandia reflexa?

Mexican Echeandia

What is the natural habitat of Echeandia reflexa?

Dry, rocky slopes 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-305196: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.