Echinorhyncha litensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litensis
ID:
794812
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dodson) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 94 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794145
Common Names
- Echinorhyncha litensis
- Litensis Echinorhyncha
- Litensis Spiny-headed Worm
Searching for Echinorhyncha litensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Echinorhyncha litensis (also called Lites 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 litensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Echinorhyncha litensis 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.
Searching for Echinorhyncha litensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Echinorhyncha litensis 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 litensis
Echinorhyncha litensis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforest.
Echinorhyncha litensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinorhyncha litensis?
Echinorhyncha litensis
What is the common name of Echinorhyncha litensis?
Liten tapeworm
What is the natural habitat of Echinorhyncha litensis?
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-332712: 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.