Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
angustiloba
ID:
660731

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.A.Bruce & P.R.O.Bally

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 13: 180 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660063

Common Names

  • Angustiloba Echidnopsis
  • Angustiloba Hen and Chicks
  • Angustiloba Hens and Chicks

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Description

Echidnopsis angustiloba (also called Angustiloba, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves that are green to gray-green in color. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, dry areas. It is also found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Echidnopsis angustiloba is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echidnopsis angustiloba has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echidnopsis angustiloba is a succulent native to South Africa. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in sandy soil. It prefers full sun and should be watered sparingly. It can also be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Echidnopsis angustiloba

Echidnopsis angustiloba can be found in Namibia.

Echidnopsis angustiloba FAQ

What is the origin of Echidnopsis angustiloba?

Echidnopsis angustiloba is native to Namibia.

What is the flower color of Echidnopsis angustiloba?

The flowers of Echidnopsis angustiloba are typically yellow or orange.

What is the hardiness zone of Echidnopsis angustiloba?

Echidnopsis angustiloba is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Species in the Echidnopsis genus

Echidnopsis uraiqatiana, Echidnopsis angustiloba, Echidnopsis archeri, Echidnopsis ballyi, Echidnopsis bavazzanoi, Echidnopsis bentii, Echidnopsis bihenduhensis, Echidnopsis cereiformis, Echidnopsis chrysantha, Echidnopsis ciliata, Echidnopsis dammanniana, Echidnopsis ericiflora, Echidnopsis globosa, Echidnopsis inconspicua, Echidnopsis insularis, Echidnopsis leachii, Echidnopsis malum, Echidnopsis mijerteina, Echidnopsis milleri, Echidnopsis montana, Echidnopsis multangula, Echidnopsis planiflora, Echidnopsis radians, Echidnopsis repens, Echidnopsis rubrolutea, Echidnopsis scutellata, Echidnopsis seibanica, Echidnopsis sharpei, Echidnopsis socotrana, Echidnopsis squamulata, Echidnopsis urceolata, Echidnopsis virchowii, Echidnopsis watsonii, Echidnopsis yemenensis, Echidnopsis bihendulensis, Echidnopsis kohaitoensis, Echidnopsis thulinii,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2781448: Based on the initial data import
Peter René Oscar Bally (1895-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.R.O.Bally' in the authors string.
Eileen Adelaide Bruce (1905-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Bruce' in the authors string.