Echinorhyncha antonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antonii
ID:
794810
Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.Ortiz) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 94 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794143
Common Names
- Echinorhyncha antonii
- Antonii Echinorhyncha
- Antonii Spiny-headed Worm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Echinorhyncha antonii (also called Anton's Echinorhynch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Mexico. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Echinorhyncha antonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Echinorhyncha antonii are white and tubular, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Echinorhyncha antonii is a succulent that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept dry. Propagation can be done through division of the rosettes or by seed.
Where to Find Echinorhyncha antonii
Echinorhyncha antonii is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforest.
Echinorhyncha antonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinorhyncha antonii?
Echinorhyncha antonii
What is the common name of Echinorhyncha antonii?
Anton's tapeworm
What is the natural habitat of Echinorhyncha antonii?
Marine and brackish waters
Species in the Echinorhyncha genus
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-332710: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Pedro Ortiz Valdivieso (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Ortiz' in the authors string.