Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
erinacea
ID:
389428

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 253 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388760



Common Names

  • Diodonopsis erinacea
  • Lace-Leaf
  • Laceleaf


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Synonyms

  • Masdevallia echinocarpa Schltr. [unknown]
  • Masdevallia erinacea Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Masdevallia horrida Teusch. & Garay [unknown]
  • Scaphosepalum erinaceum (Rchb.f.) Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Diodonopsis erinacea (also called Erinacea diodonopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Diodonopsis genus. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, sunny areas such as fields, meadows, and roadsides. It has a thin stem and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Diodonopsis erinacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diodonopsis erinacea are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diodonopsis erinacea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Diodonopsis erinacea

Diodonopsis erinacea is native to Colombia and can be found in wet forests and savannas.

Diodonopsis erinacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diodonopsis erinacea?

Diodonopsis erinacea

What is the common name of Diodonopsis erinacea?

Woolly diodonopsis

What is the natural habitat of Diodonopsis erinacea?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of the southwestern United States

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-239720: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.