Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
echinata
ID:
954599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fol. Orchid. 2: n.º 1 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953937



Common Names

  • Echinata Erycina
  • Echinata's Erycina
  • Echinata Erycina


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Description

Erycina echinata (also called Echinata Erycina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Caribbean. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is typically found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erycina echinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. The plant is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erycina echinata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erycina echinata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Erycina echinata

Erycina echinata can be found in tropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

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-71981: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.