Status:
valid
Authors:
A.K.Monro & Stafford
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 85(2): 269 (1998).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661844
Common Names
- Echinopepon belizensis
- Belize Echinopepon
- Belize Hedgehog Cactus
Description
Echinopepon belizensis (also called Belizian Echinopepon, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the mountains of Central 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 belizensis 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 belizensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinopepon belizensis 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 belizensis
Echinopepon belizensis can be found in Belize.
Echinopepon belizensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinopepon belizensis?
Echinopepon belizensis
What is the common name of Echinopepon belizensis?
Belize Echinopepon
What is the natural habitat of Echinopepon belizensis?
Echinopepon belizensis is native to the tropical rainforests of South America
Species in the Echinopepon genus
Echinopepon arachoideus,
Echinopepon belizensis,
Echinopepon calcitrapa,
Echinopepon cirrhopedunculatus,
Echinopepon coulteri,
Echinopepon disjunctus,
Echinopepon glutinosus,
Echinopepon insularis,
Echinopepon jaliscanus,
Echinopepon longispinus,
Echinopepon micropaniculatus,
Echinopepon milliflorus,
Echinopepon minimus,
Echinopepon paniculatus,
Echinopepon pringlei,
Echinopepon pubescens,
Echinopepon racemosus,
Echinopepon torquatus,
Echinopepon tultitlanapaensis,
Echinopepon wrightii,
Echinopepon rosei,
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,