Echinopepon longispinus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longispinus
ID:
662527
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Rose
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 5: 117 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661859
Common Names
- Echinopepon longispinus
- Long-spined Echinopepon
- Long Spined Hedgehog Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Micrampelis longispina (Cogn.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Echinocystis longispina Cogn. [unknown]
Description
Echinopepon longispinus (also called Long-spined Star-apple, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to the Chaco region of Argentina and Paraguay. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Echinopepon longispinus 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 longispinus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Echinopepon longispinus 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 longispinus
Echinopepon longispinus can be found in Central and South America.
Echinopepon longispinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinopepon longispinus?
Echinopepon longispinus
What is the common name of Echinopepon longispinus?
Long-spined Echinopepon
What is the natural habitat of Echinopepon longispinus?
It is native to Mexico
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2783187: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.