Status:
valid
Authors:
Dioli
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 13: 61 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509132
Common Names
- Echidnopsis uraiqatiana
- Uraiqat Echidnopsis
- Uraiqat Living Rock
Description
Echidnopsis uraiqatiana (also called Uraiqat Echidnopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Africa. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Echidnopsis uraiqatiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Echidnopsis uraiqatiana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its fruits are small, dry capsules containing small, winged seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echidnopsis uraiqatiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Echidnopsis uraiqatiana
Echidnopsis uraiqatiana is native to Africa and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and woodlands.
Echidnopsis uraiqatiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echidnopsis uraiqatiana?
Echidnopsis uraiqatiana
What is the family of Echidnopsis uraiqatiana?
Asclepiadaceae
What is the common name of Echidnopsis uraiqatiana?
Uraiqat Echidnopsis
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,