Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
venusta
ID:
767020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 29: 325 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766353



Common Names

  • Echeandia venusta
  • Venusta Echeandia
  • Echeandia Starlight


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Description

Echeandia venusta (also called Venusta 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 venusta 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 venusta 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 venusta can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant and does not need to be watered regularly. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Echeandia venusta

Echeandia venusta can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Echeandia venusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeandia venusta?

Echeandia venusta

What is the common name of Echeandia venusta?

Mexican Echeandia

What is the natural habitat of Echeandia venusta?

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,

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