Status:
valid
Authors:
Cruden
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 16: 130 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766340
Common Names
- Echeandia sinaloensis
- Sinaloensis Echeandia
- Echeandia Earth
Description
Echeandia sinaloensis (also called Sinaloa Echeandia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Echeandia sinaloensis 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 sinaloensis is a white-greenish color and is bell-shaped. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echeandia sinaloensis 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 sinaloensis
Echeandia sinaloensis can be found in Mexico.
Echeandia sinaloensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echeandia sinaloensis?
Echeandia sinaloensis
What is the common name of Echeandia sinaloensis?
Mexican Echeandia
What is the natural habitat of Echeandia sinaloensis?
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,