Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ecuadorensis
ID:
922434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cruden

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 36 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921769



Common Names

  • Hagenbachia Ecuadorensis
  • Ecuadorensis
  • Hagenbachia


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Description

Hagenbachia ecuadorensis (also called Ecuador Hagenbachia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Marantaceae family. It is native to Ecuador. It is found in tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hagenbachia ecuadorensis is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headache, and digestive issues. In addition, it is used as a ground cover, as it is a low-growing plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hagenbachia ecuadorensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a long spur. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hagenbachia ecuadorensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Central America. It prefers a well-draining potting mix that is kept moist. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult.

Where to Find Hagenbachia ecuadorensis

Hagenbachia ecuadorensis is native to Ecuador.

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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