Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
glutinosus
ID:
662522

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661854

Common Names

  • Echinopepon glutinosus
  • Glutinous Echinopepon
  • Glutinous Hedgehog Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Micrampelis glutinosa (Cogn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Echinocystis glutinosa Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Echinopepon glutinosus (also called Glutinous 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 glutinosus 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 glutinosus 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 glutinosus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The clumps can be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in the same area.

Where to Find Echinopepon glutinosus

Echinopepon glutinosus can be found in Central and South America.

Echinopepon glutinosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinopepon glutinosus?

Echinopepon glutinosus

What is the common name of Echinopepon glutinosus?

Glutinous Echinopepon

What is the natural habitat of Echinopepon glutinosus?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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-2783182: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' 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.