Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setispina
ID:
614337

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm. ex J.M.Coult.) Walton

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
in Cact. J. (London) 2: 51. 1899.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613669

Common Names

  • Cochemiea Setispina
  • Spiny-Bristled Cochemiea
  • Spiny Cochemiea

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Synonyms

  • Mammillaria setispina Engelm. ex J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Cactus roseanus J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Cactus setispinus Engelm. ex J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Cochemiea pondii setispina (Engelm. ex J.M.Coult.) U.Guzmán [unknown]
  • Mammillaria pondii setispina (Engelm. ex J.M.Coult.) D.R.Hunt [unknown]

Description

Cochemiea setispina (also called Bristly Cochemiea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the yellow-eyed grass family, Xyridaceae. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in wet, sandy soils near rivers, streams, and other bodies of water.

Uses & Benefits

Cochemiea setispina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cochemiea setispina has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small seedlings with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cochemiea setispina is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Cochemiea setispina

Cochemiea setispina can be found in the southeastern United States, from Florida to Virginia.

Cochemiea setispina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cochemiea setispina?

Cochemiea setispina

What is the common name of Cochemiea setispina?

Spiny Cochemiea

What is the habitat of Cochemiea setispina?

It is found in wetland habitats in the southeastern United States

Species in the Cochemiea genus

Cochemiea barbata, Cochemiea capensis, Cochemiea dioica, Cochemiea grahamii, Cochemiea halei, Cochemiea maritima, Cochemiea phitauiana, Cochemiea pondii, Cochemiea poselgeri, Cochemiea saboae, Cochemiea setispina, Cochemiea sheldonii, Cochemiea swinglei, Cochemiea theresae, Cochemiea wrightii, Cochemiea albicans, Cochemiea angelensis, Cochemiea armillata, Cochemiea blossfeldiana, Cochemiea boolii, Cochemiea bullardiana, Cochemiea cerralboa, Cochemiea conoidea, Cochemiea estebanensis, Cochemiea fraileana, Cochemiea goodridgei, Cochemiea guelzowiana, Cochemiea hutchisoniana, Cochemiea insularis, Cochemiea macdougallii, Cochemiea mainiae, Cochemiea multidigitata, Cochemiea palmeri, Cochemiea schumannii, Cochemiea tetrancistra, Cochemiea thomasii, Cochemiea thornberi, Cochemiea viridiflora, Cochemiea mazatlanensis,

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References