Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.Ortiz) P.A.Harding & Manzur
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 26: 82 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912346
Common Names
- Echinorhyncha manzurii
- Manzurii Echinorhyncha
- Echinorhyncha Manzurii
Description
Echinorhyncha manzurii (also called Manzur's Echinorhyncha, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the Alismataceae family. It is native to South America and is found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water. It is a small, herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Echinorhyncha manzurii is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Echinorhyncha manzurii has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinorhyncha manzurii is an annual aquatic plant native to Central and South America. It is tolerant of a wide range of water conditions and prefers full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and should be planted in a nutrient-rich substrate. Once established, it requires regular fertilization and moderate water changes.
Where to Find Echinorhyncha manzurii
Echinorhyncha manzurii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Echinorhyncha manzurii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinorhyncha manzurii?
Echinorhyncha manzurii
What type of plant is Echinorhyncha manzurii?
Aquatic plant
Where is Echinorhyncha manzurii native to?
North and South America
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
David Manzur: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manzur' in the authors string.