Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
bavazzanoi
ID:
660736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lavranos

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 46: 181 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660068

Common Names

  • Bavazzanoi Echidnopsis
  • Bavazzanoi Hen and Chicks
  • Bavazzanoi Hens and Chicks

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Synonyms

  • Echidnopsis sharpei bavazzanoi (Lavranos) Meve & Thiv [unknown]
  • Echidnopsis lavraniana Plowes [unknown]

Description

Echidnopsis bavazzanoi (also called Bavazzanoi, 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 bavazzanoi 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

The flower of Echidnopsis bavazzanoi is a white or yellowish-white, fragrant flower with 4 petals and 8 stamens. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echidnopsis bavazzanoi 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 bavazzanoi

Echidnopsis bavazzanoi can be found in South Africa.

Echidnopsis bavazzanoi FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Echidnopsis bavazzanoi?

Echidnopsis bavazzanoi prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light level for Echidnopsis bavazzanoi?

Echidnopsis bavazzanoi prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Echidnopsis bavazzanoi be watered?

Echidnopsis bavazzanoi should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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,