Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 4: 182 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662421
Common Names
- Echinopterys setosa
- Setose Hedgehog Cactus
- Setose Easter Lily Cactus
Description
Echinopterys setosa (also called Bristly Echinopterys, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Echinopterys setosa is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinopterys setosa is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinopterys setosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from the side branches and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the temperature at 18-25°C.
Where to Find Echinopterys setosa
Echinopterys setosa can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America, from Peru to Bolivia.
Echinopterys setosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinopterys setosa?
Echinopterys setosa
What is the common name of Echinopterys setosa?
Setosa Cactus
What type of cactus is Echinopterys setosa?
Columnar cactus
Species in the Echinopterys genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,