Epithelantha ilariae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ilariae
ID:
749156
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Donati & Zanov.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
in Piante Grasse 30: 186. 2010.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748489
Common Names
- Epithelantha ilariae
- Button Cactus
- Star Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epithelantha ilariae (also called Ila's epithelantha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Epithelantha ilariae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epithelantha ilariae has small, white flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped drupe. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epithelantha ilariae can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not overwatered.
Where to Find Epithelantha ilariae
Epithelantha ilariae can be found in the Mexican states of Durango, Zacatecas and San Luis Potosi.
Epithelantha ilariae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epithelantha ilariae?
Epithelantha ilariae
What is the common name of Epithelantha ilariae?
Ilaria's Epithelantha
Where is Epithelantha ilariae native to?
Mexico
Species in the Epithelantha genus
Species in the Cactaceae family
Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,
References
Carlo Zanovello (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zanov.' in the authors string.
Davide Donati (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Donati' in the authors string.
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