Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
coulteri
ID:
662517

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Rose

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 5: 116 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661849

Common Names

  • Echinopepon coulteri
  • Coulter's Echinopepon
  • Coulter Echinopepon

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Synonyms

  • Echinocystis coulteri Cogn. [unknown]
  • Echinopepon confusus Rose [unknown]
  • Echinopepon nelsonii Rose [unknown]
  • Echinopepon parvifolius Rose [unknown]
  • Elaterium coulteri A.Gray [unknown]
  • Micrampelis coulteri Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Echinopepon coulteri (also called Coulter 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 coulteri 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 coulteri 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 coulteri 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 coulteri

Echinopepon coulteri can be found in Central and South America.

Echinopepon coulteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinopepon coulteri?

Echinopepon coulteri

What is the common name of Echinopepon coulteri?

Coulter's Echinopepon

What is the natural habitat of Echinopepon coulteri?

Echinopepon coulteri 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-2783178: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.