Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Dieterle
Source:
cmp
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 24: 342 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661867
Common Names
- Echinopepon paniculatus
- Paniculate Echinopepon
- Paniculate Hedgehog Cactus
Synonyms
- Micrampelis paniculata (Cogn.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Echinocystis paniculata Cogn. [unknown]
Description
Echinopepon paniculatus (also called Panicled Star-apple, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to the Chaco region of Argentina and Paraguay. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Echinopepon paniculatus 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 paniculatus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinopepon paniculatus 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 paniculatus
Echinopepon paniculatus can be found in Central and South America.
Echinopepon paniculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinopepon paniculatus?
Echinopepon paniculatus
What is the common name of Echinopepon paniculatus?
Paniculate Echinopepon
What is the natural habitat of Echinopepon paniculatus?
It is native to Mexico
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,