Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
681406

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 231 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680739



Common Names

  • Escobedia grandiflora
  • Large-flowered pincushion cactus
  • Large-flowered beehive cactus


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Description

Escobedia grandiflora (also called 'Large-flowered Escobedia', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. It typically grows in dry tropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Escobedia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Escobedia grandiflora is a white or yellowish-green corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with large, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Escobedia grandiflora can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Escobedia grandiflora

Escobedia grandiflora can be found in the southwestern United States, from Texas to Arizona.

Escobedia grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Escobedia grandiflora?

Escobedia grandiflora

What is the common name of Escobedia grandiflora?

Grandiflora Lily

What is the natural habitat of Escobedia grandiflora?

Mexico, Guatemala

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:97540-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].