Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pungens
ID:
32922

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 100(3): 587 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032251



Common Names

  • Echinocoryne pungens
  • Prickly Echinocoryne
  • Spiny Echinocoryne


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia pungens (Gardner) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia rugulosa Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Vernonia pungens Gardner [unknown]

Description

Echinocoryne pungens (also called Spiny Echinocoryne, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocoryne pungens is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinocoryne pungens is a yellow-green star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocoryne pungens is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cut a stem from the plant and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the stem in well-draining soil and water it regularly. The plant will start to produce new roots and shoots in a few weeks.

Where to Find Echinocoryne pungens

Echinocoryne pungens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry and sunny climates such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Echinocoryne pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocoryne pungens?

Echinocoryne pungens

What is the common name of Echinocoryne pungens?

Prickly Echinocoryne

Where is Echinocoryne pungens found?

Echinocoryne pungens is found in South Africa

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-131188: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.