Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) Doweld
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
in Sukkulenty 3: 39. 2000.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613674
Common Names
- Cochemiea wrightii
- Wright's Cochemiea
- Wright's Seagrape
Synonyms
- Cactus wrightii (Engelm.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Chilita wrightii (Engelm.) Orcutt [unknown]
- Ebnerella wrightii (Engelm.) Buxb. [unknown]
- Mammillaria wrightii wolfii D.R.Hunt [unknown]
- Neomammillaria wrightii (Engelm.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
- Mammillaria wrightii wolfii (D.R.Hunt) Repp. [unknown]
- Mammillaria wrightii Engelm. [unknown]
- Mammillaria wrightii wrightii [unknown]
Description
Cochemiea wrightii (also called Wright's 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 wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and skin ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cochemiea wrightii sub. wilcoxii (Toumey ex K.Schum.) Doweld
Cochemiea wrightii sub. wrightii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cochemiea wrightii has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small seedlings with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cochemiea wrightii is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Cochemiea wrightii
Cochemiea wrightii is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Cochemiea wrightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cochemiea wrightii?
Cochemiea wrightii
What is the common name of Cochemiea wrightii?
Wright's Cochemiea
What is the natural habitat of Cochemiea wrightii?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,