Echinopepon pringlei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
662539
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 5: 117 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661871
Common Names
- Echinopepon pringlei
- Pringle's Echinopepon
- Pringle Echinopepon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Echinopepon pringlei (also called Pringle's Echinopepon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has white flowers with yellow centers. It has long, narrow leaves and a thick, woody stem.
Uses & Benefits
Echinopepon pringlei 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 pringlei is white with yellow anthers and a yellow stigma. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Echinopepon pringlei 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 pringlei
Echinopepon pringlei can be found in Central and South America.
Echinopepon pringlei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinopepon pringlei?
Echinopepon pringlei
What is the common name of Echinopepon pringlei?
Pringle's Echinopepon
What is the natural habitat of Echinopepon pringlei?
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-2783198: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.