Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
minimus
ID:
662531

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kellogg) S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 24: 52 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661863

Common Names

  • Echinopepon minimus
  • Miniature Echinopepon
  • Miniature Hedgehog Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Echinocystis minima Cogn. [unknown]
  • Micrampelis minima (Kellogg) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Marah minima Kellogg [unknown]

Description

Echinopepon minimus (also called Dwarf 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 minimus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echinopepon minimus var. peninsularis (Gentry) Stocking

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinopepon minimus 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 minimus 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 minimus

Echinopepon minimus can be found in Central and South America.

Echinopepon minimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinopepon minimus?

Echinopepon minimus

What is the common name of Echinopepon minimus?

Minimus Echinopepon

What is the natural habitat of Echinopepon minimus?

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-2783190: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Albert Kellogg (1813-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kellogg' in the authors string.