Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
767013

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Weath.) Cruden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 137 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766346

Common Names

  • Echeandia tenuis
  • Tenuis Echeandia
  • Echeandia Glitter

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Description

Echeandia tenuis (also called Tenuis Echeandia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echeandia tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echeandia tenuis is a white-greenish color and is bell-shaped. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeandia tenuis can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant and does not need to be watered regularly. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Echeandia tenuis

Echeandia tenuis can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Echeandia tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echeandia tenuis?

Echeandia tenuis

What is the common name of Echeandia tenuis?

Mexican Echeandia

What is the natural habitat of Echeandia tenuis?

Dry, rocky slopes 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305206: Based on the initial data import
Charles Alfred Weatherby (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weath.' in the authors string.
Robert William Cruden (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cruden' in the authors string.