Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
spicatus
ID:
663320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) Levyns

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 49: 447 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662652



Common Names

  • Echiostachys spicatus
  • Spicate Star Cactus
  • Spicate Easter Lily Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Lobostemon latifolius H.Buek [unknown]
  • Lobostemon spicatus H.Buek [unknown]
  • Lobostemon caudatus H.Buek [unknown]
  • Lobostemon eriostachyus H.Buek [unknown]
  • Lobostemon alopecuroideus C.H.Wright [unknown]
  • Echium alopecuroideum DC. [unknown]
  • Echium caudatum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Echium eriostachyum DC. [unknown]
  • Echium latifolium DC. [unknown]
  • Echium spicatum Burm.f. [unknown]

Description

Echiostachys spicatus (also called Echiostachys spicata, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, sandy soils. It is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Echiostachys spicatus is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echiostachys spicatus is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed of Echiostachys spicatus is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Echiostachys spicatus are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echiostachys spicatus is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Echiostachys spicatus

Echiostachys spicatus can be found in nurseries and garden centers in warm climates, or online from specialty nurseries.

Echiostachys spicatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echiostachys spicatus?

Echiostachys spicatus

What are the common names of Echiostachys spicatus?

Spiked Star-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echiostachys spicatus?

Dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2783964: Based on the initial data import
Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.