Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
watsonii
ID:
681832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 76: 105 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681165



Common Names

  • Watsonii Eucnide
  • Wild Olive
  • Blue Guarri


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Description

Eucnide watsonii (also called Watson's Eucnide, among many other common names) is a species of succulent native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has thick, fleshy leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eucnide watsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucnide watsonii has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucnide watsonii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Eucnide watsonii is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Eucnide watsonii

Eucnide watsonii is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2802742: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.