Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
arachoideus
ID:
662510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dieterle) A.K.Monro & Stafford

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 85: 268 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661842

Common Names

  • Echinopepon arachoideus
  • Arachnoid Echinopepon
  • Arachnoid Hedgehog Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Apatzingania arachoidea Dieterle [unknown]

Description

Echinopepon arachoideus (also called Arachnoid Echinopepon, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the mountains of South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in open woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Echinopepon arachoideus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinopepon arachoideus is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinopepon arachoideus is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Echinopepon arachoideus

Echinopepon arachoideus can be found in Central and South America.

Echinopepon arachoideus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinopepon arachoideus?

Echinopepon arachoideus

What is the common name of Echinopepon arachoideus?

Spiny-fruited Echinopepon

What is the natural habitat of Echinopepon arachoideus?

Echinopepon arachoideus is native to the tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2783171: Based on the initial data import
Jennie van Ackeren Dieterle (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dieterle' in the authors string.
Alex K. Monro (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Monro' in the authors string.
Peter J. Stafford (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stafford' in the authors string.