Henleophytum echinatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinatum
ID:
1238060
Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 25: 149 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237398
Common Names
- Henleophytum Echinatum
- Echinatum Henleophytum
- Echinatum Henleophytum Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Henleophytum echinatum (also called 'Echinulate Henleophytum', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Henleophytum echinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Henleophytum echinatum are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two opposite, sessile leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Henleophytum echinatum is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and dry, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Division can also be done in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Henleophytum echinatum
Henleophytum echinatum is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.
Henleophytum echinatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Henleophytum echinatum?
Henleophytum echinatum
What is the common name of Henleophytum echinatum?
Echinatum Henleophytum
What is the natural habitat of Henleophytum echinatum?
It is found in the western United States and Canada
Species in the Henleophytum 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50094347: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.