Echinorhyncha ecuadorensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ecuadorensis
ID:
794811
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dodson) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 94 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794144
Common Names
- Echinorhyncha ecuadorensis
- Ecuadorensis Echinorhyncha
- Ecuadorensis Spiny-headed Worm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Echinorhyncha ecuadorensis (also called Ecuadorian Echinorhynch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Echinorhyncha ecuadorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Echinorhyncha ecuadorensis 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 ecuadorensis can be cultivated in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is done by division of the corms in the spring or by seed sowing.
Where to Find Echinorhyncha ecuadorensis
Echinorhyncha ecuadorensis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforest.
Echinorhyncha ecuadorensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinorhyncha ecuadorensis?
Echinorhyncha ecuadorensis
What is the common name of Echinorhyncha ecuadorensis?
Ecuadorian tapeworm
What is the natural habitat of Echinorhyncha ecuadorensis?
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-332711: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.