Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
racemosus
ID:
662544

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 357 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661876

Common Names

  • Echinopepon racemosus
  • Racemose Echinopepon
  • Racemose Hedgehog Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Micrampelis polycarpa (Cogn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Micrampelis lanata (Cogn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Micrampelis araneosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Momordica muricata Vell. [unknown]
  • Momordica racemosa Steud. [unknown]
  • Echinocystis araneosa Griseb. [unknown]
  • Echinocystis lanata Cogn. [unknown]
  • Echinocystis macrocarpa Britton [unknown]
  • Echinocystis muricata Cogn. [unknown]
  • Echinocystis polycarpa Cogn. [unknown]
  • Echinocystis racemosa (Steud.) Mart.Crov. [unknown]
  • Echinopepon araneosus Cogn. ex Harms [unknown]
  • Echinopepon horridus Naudin [unknown]
  • Echinopepon lanatus (Cogn.) Rose [unknown]
  • Micrampelis rusbyi Greene [unknown]
  • Marah rusbyi (Greene) Greene [unknown]

Description

Echinopepon racemosus (also called Racemose 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 racemose stem.

Uses & Benefits

Echinopepon racemosus is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinopepon racemosus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinopepon racemosus 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 racemosus

Echinopepon racemosus can be found in Central and South America.

Echinopepon racemosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinopepon racemosus?

Echinopepon racemosus

What is the common name of Echinopepon racemosus?

Racemose Echinopepon

What is the natural habitat of Echinopepon racemosus?

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-2783201: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.