Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.White & B.Sloane
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 11: 67 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660118
Common Names
- Echidnopsis sharpei
- Sharpe's Echidnopsis
- Sharpe's Succulent
Description
Echidnopsis sharpei (also called Sharpei, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a small, succulent, perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky areas, in grasslands and in scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Echidnopsis sharpei is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Echidnopsis sharpei has yellow flowers with a red throat. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echidnopsis sharpei is a succulent plant that can be grown from seed or from cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and allowed to dry before planting.
Where to Find Echidnopsis sharpei
Echidnopsis sharpei is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Echidnopsis sharpei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echidnopsis sharpei?
Echidnopsis sharpei
What are the common names of Echidnopsis sharpei?
Sharpei Snake Plant, Sharpei Echidnopsis
What is the natural habitat of Echidnopsis sharpei?
Echidnopsis sharpei is native to South Africa
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,