Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
ecklonianus
ID:
663318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Levyns

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 49: 448 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662650

Common Names

  • Echiostachys ecklonianus
  • Ecklonian Star Cactus
  • Ecklonian Easter Lily Cactus

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Description

Echiostachys ecklonianus (also called Echiostachys eckloniana, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, sandy soils. It is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Echiostachys ecklonianus is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echiostachys ecklonianus is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed of Echiostachys ecklonianus is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Echiostachys ecklonianus are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echiostachys ecklonianus is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Echiostachys ecklonianus

Echiostachys ecklonianus can be found in nurseries and garden centers in warm climates, or online from specialty nurseries.

Echiostachys ecklonianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echiostachys ecklonianus?

Echiostachys ecklonianus

What are the common names of Echiostachys ecklonianus?

Ecklon's Star-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echiostachys ecklonianus?

Dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2783962: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.