Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
echinocephala
ID:
458981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruhland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 30: 232 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458313



Common Names

  • Leiothrix echinocephala
  • Echinocephala Leiothrix
  • Echinocephala Yellow Alder


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Description

Leiothrix echinocephala (also called Spiny-headed Leiothrix, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leiothrix echinocephala has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leiothrix echinocephala is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower with a long corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiothrix echinocephala is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, it is best to sow them in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take semi-hardwood cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist soil mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Leiothrix echinocephala

Leiothrix echinocephala is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Leiothrix echinocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiothrix echinocephala?

Leiothrix echinocephala

What is the common name of Leiothrix echinocephala?

Spiny-Headed Leiothrix

What is the natural range of Leiothrix echinocephala?

Eastern North America

Species in the Leiothrix genus

Leiothrix angustifolia, Leiothrix argentea, Leiothrix argyroderma, Leiothrix arrecta, Leiothrix beckii, Leiothrix celiae, Leiothrix cipoensis, Leiothrix crassifolia, Leiothrix curvifolia, Leiothrix distichoclada, Leiothrix echinocephala, Leiothrix flagellaris, Leiothrix flavescens, Leiothrix fluitans, Leiothrix fulgida, Leiothrix glauca, Leiothrix gomesii, Leiothrix graminea, Leiothrix hirsuta, Leiothrix linearis, Leiothrix longipes, Leiothrix luxurians, Leiothrix mucronata, Leiothrix pilulifera, Leiothrix prolifera, Leiothrix propinqua, Leiothrix rufula, Leiothrix rupestris, Leiothrix schlechtendalii, Leiothrix sclerophylla, Leiothrix sinuosa, Leiothrix spergula, Leiothrix spiralis, Leiothrix subulata, Leiothrix vivipara, Leiothrix raymondii, Leiothrix bracteosa, Leiothrix plantago, Leiothrix restingensis,

Species in the Eriocaulaceae family

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,

References

Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:137125-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.