Echinopepon calcitrapa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcitrapa
ID:
662514
Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana 3: 561 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661846
Common Names
- Echinopepon calcitrapa
- Calcitrapa Echinopepon
- Calcitrapa Hedgehog Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Echinopepon calcitrapa (also called Caltrop Echinopepon, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the mountains of South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in open woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Echinopepon calcitrapa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinopepon calcitrapa is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Echinopepon calcitrapa is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Echinopepon calcitrapa
Echinopepon calcitrapa can be found in Central and South America.
Echinopepon calcitrapa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinopepon calcitrapa?
Echinopepon calcitrapa
What is the common name of Echinopepon calcitrapa?
Calcitrapa Echinopepon
What is the natural habitat of Echinopepon calcitrapa?
Echinopepon calcitrapa is native to the tropical rainforests of South America
Species in the Echinopepon genus
Echinopepon arachoideus, Echinopepon belizensis, Echinopepon calcitrapa, Echinopepon cirrhopedunculatus, Echinopepon coulteri, Echinopepon disjunctus, Echinopepon glutinosus, Echinopepon insularis, Echinopepon jaliscanus, Echinopepon longispinus, Echinopepon micropaniculatus, Echinopepon milliflorus, Echinopepon minimus, Echinopepon paniculatus, Echinopepon pringlei, Echinopepon pubescens, Echinopepon racemosus, Echinopepon torquatus, Echinopepon tultitlanapaensis, Echinopepon wrightii, Echinopepon rosei,
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2783175: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.