Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiotilla
ID:
681427

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.) Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 10: 126, pl. 43. 1906.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680760

Common Names

  • Escontria chiotilla
  • Chiotilla pincushion cactus
  • Chiotilla beehive cactus

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Synonyms

  • Cereus chiotilla F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Myrtillocactus chiotilla (F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Myrtillocactus chiotilla spiralis P.V.Heath [unknown]

Description

Escontria chiotilla (also called 'Chiotilla Escontria', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. It typically grows in dry tropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Escontria chiotilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Escontria chiotilla has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Escontria chiotilla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Escontria chiotilla

Escontria chiotilla is native to Mexico.

Escontria chiotilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Escontria chiotilla?

Escontria chiotilla

What is the common name of Escontria chiotilla?

Chiotilla

What is the family of Escontria chiotilla?

Asteraceae

Species in the Escontria genus

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

Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber (1830-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.C.Weber' in the authors string.