Echinopepon insularis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
662524
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 24: 51 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661856
Common Names
- Echinopepon insularis
- Insular Echinopepon
- Insular Hedgehog Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Vaseyanthus insularis Rose [unknown]
- Vaseyanthus insularis inermis I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
- Vaseyanthus insularis originalis Gentry [unknown]
Description
Echinopepon insularis (also called Island 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 insularis 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 insularis 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 insularis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The clumps can be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in the same area.
Where to Find Echinopepon insularis
Echinopepon insularis can be found in Central and South America.
Echinopepon insularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinopepon insularis?
Echinopepon insularis
What is the common name of Echinopepon insularis?
Island Echinopepon
What is the natural habitat of Echinopepon insularis?
It is native to Mexico and Central 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-2783184: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.