Status:
valid
Authors:
Sprenger
Source:
cmp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Nursery Cat. (Dammann) 1892: 4 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660081
Common Names
- Dammanniana Echidnopsis
- Dammanniana Hen and Chicks
- Dammanniana Hens and Chicks
Synonyms
- Echidnopsis somalensis N.E.Br. [unknown]
Description
Echidnopsis dammanniana (also called Dammanniana, among many other common names) is an evergreen succulent with small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky, dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Echidnopsis dammanniana 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 dammanniana has yellow flowers with a red throat. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echidnopsis dammanniana 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 dammanniana
Echidnopsis dammanniana can be found in Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
Echidnopsis dammanniana FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Echidnopsis dammanniana?
Echidnopsis dammanniana prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
What is the ideal light level for Echidnopsis dammanniana?
Echidnopsis dammanniana prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Echidnopsis dammanniana be watered?
Echidnopsis dammanniana 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,