Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chungii
ID:
913014

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.O'Byrne

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 16: 128 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912349



Common Names

  • Eclecticus chungii
  • Chungii Eclecticus
  • Eclecticus Chungii


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Description

Eclecticus chungii (also called Chung's Eclecticus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a small, succulent plant with rosettes of spiny leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eclecticus chungii 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

Eclecticus chungii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eclecticus chungii is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and prefers full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and should be planted in well-draining soil. Once established, it requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Eclecticus chungii

Eclecticus chungii can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Species in the Eclecticus 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-457275: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.