Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
epigyna
ID:
435842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 531 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435174

Common Names

  • Hechtia Epigyna
  • Mexican Hechtia
  • Tasajillo

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Description

Hechtia epigyna (also called Epigynous Hechtia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants for support. It has long, thin, arching leaves that are green to reddish-brown in color.

Uses & Benefits

Hechtia epigyna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hechtia epigyna are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, brown and ovoid. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hechtia epigyna is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every few months during the growing season.

Where to Find Hechtia epigyna

Hechtia epigyna is native to Mexico and Central America.

Hechtia epigyna FAQ

What is the common name of Hechtia epigyna?

Epigynous Hechtia

What is the natural habitat of Hechtia epigyna?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.

What is the optimal temperature range for Hechtia epigyna?

It prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

Species in the Hechtia genus

Hechtia bracteata, Hechtia capituligera, Hechtia carlsoniae, Hechtia caudata, Hechtia confusa, Hechtia conzattiana, Hechtia dichroantha, Hechtia elliptica, Hechtia epigyna, Hechtia fosteriana, Hechtia fragilis, Hechtia galeottii, Hechtia gayorum, Hechtia glabra, Hechtia glauca, Hechtia glomerata, Hechtia guatemalensis, Hechtia iltisii, Hechtia jaliscana, Hechtia laevis, Hechtia lanata, Hechtia laxissima, Hechtia liebmannii, Hechtia lyman-smithii, Hechtia malvernii, Hechtia marnier-lapostollei, Hechtia matudae, Hechtia melanocarpa, Hechtia mexicana, Hechtia montana, Hechtia mooreana, Hechtia myriantha, Hechtia pedicellata, Hechtia podantha, Hechtia pringlei, Hechtia pumila, Hechtia reflexa, Hechtia reticulata, Hechtia rosea, Hechtia roseana, Hechtia schottii, Hechtia sphaeroblasta, Hechtia stenopetala, Hechtia suaveolens, Hechtia subalata, Hechtia texensis, Hechtia nuusaviorum, Hechtia perotensis, Hechtia pretiosa, Hechtia zamudioi,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118227-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].