Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
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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Synonyms

  • 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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Cultivation 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 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.