Echeandia weberbaueri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
913007
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poelln.) Cruden
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 96: 263 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912342
Common Names
- Echeandia weberbaueri
- Weberbaueri Echeandia
- Echeandia Weberbaueri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Echeandia weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Echeandia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Peru and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a small, succulent plant with rosettes of spiny leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Echeandia weberbaueri is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Echeandia weberbaueri has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a long, slender tube. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Echeandia weberbaueri is a species of cactus that is native to tropical regions of South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen cactus that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed, which should be planted in a dry, well-drained soil mix. Germination can take up to 4 weeks. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Echeandia weberbaueri
Echeandia weberbaueri can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.
Echeandia weberbaueri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echeandia weberbaueri?
Echeandia weberbaueri
What type of plant is Echeandia weberbaueri?
Cactus
Where is Echeandia weberbaueri native to?
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-457268: Based on the initial data import
Karl von Poellnitz (1896-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poelln.' in the authors string.
Robert William Cruden (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cruden' in the authors string.