Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nayaritensis
ID:
766979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cruden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9(3): 337. 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766312

Common Names

  • Nayaritensis Echeandia
  • Nayaritensis Echeandia Lily
  • Nayaritensis Lily

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Description

Echeandia nayaritensis (also called False Aloe, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Mexico, and is found in the state of Nayarit. It grows in dry, rocky, open areas, often in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Echeandia nayaritensis is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echeandia nayaritensis is a white or pale yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin, green and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeandia nayaritensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Echeandia nayaritensis

Echeandia nayaritensis can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Echeandia nayaritensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeandia nayaritensis?

Echeandia nayaritensis

What is the common name of Echeandia nayaritensis?

Nayarit Echeandia

What is the natural habitat of Echeandia nayaritensis?

It is found in cloud forests in Mexico.

Species in the Echeandia genus

Echeandia albiflora, Echeandia altipratensis, Echeandia atoyacana, Echeandia attenuata, Echeandia bolivarensis, Echeandia breedlovei, Echeandia campechiana, Echeandia chandleri, Echeandia chiapensis, Echeandia ciliata, Echeandia coalcomanensis, Echeandia confertiflora, Echeandia conzattii, Echeandia drepanoides, Echeandia durangensis, Echeandia echeandioides, Echeandia elegans, Echeandia falcata, Echeandia flavescens, Echeandia flexuosa, Echeandia formosa, Echeandia gentryi, Echeandia gracilis, Echeandia grandiflora, Echeandia hallbergii, Echeandia hintonii, Echeandia hirticaulis, Echeandia imbricata, Echeandia lehmannii, Echeandia leucantha, Echeandia llanicola, Echeandia longifolia, Echeandia longipedicellata, Echeandia luteola, Echeandia macrophylla, Echeandia macvaughii, Echeandia magnifica, Echeandia matudae, Echeandia mexiae, Echeandia mexicana, Echeandia michoacensis, Echeandia mirandae, Echeandia molinae, Echeandia montealbanensis, Echeandia nana, Echeandia nayaritensis, Echeandia oaxacana, Echeandia occidentalis, Echeandia palmeri, Echeandia paniculata,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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