Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
tultitlanapaensis
ID:
662546

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.K.Monro & Stafford

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 85(2): 265 (1998).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661878

Common Names

  • Echinopepon tultitlanapaensis
  • Tultitlanapa Echinopepon
  • Tultitlanapa Hedgehog Cactus

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Description

Echinopepon tultitlanapaensis (also called Tultitlan Echinopepon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has white flowers with yellow centers. It has long, narrow leaves and a tultitlan stem.

Uses & Benefits

Echinopepon tultitlanapaensis is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinopepon tultitlanapaensis is white with yellow anthers and a yellow stigma. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinopepon tultitlanapaensis 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 tultitlanapaensis

Echinopepon tultitlanapaensis can be found in Tultitlan, Mexico.

Echinopepon tultitlanapaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinopepon tultitlanapaensis?

Echinopepon tultitlanapaensis

What is the common name of Echinopepon tultitlanapaensis?

Tultitlanapa Echinopepon

What is the natural habitat of Echinopepon tultitlanapaensis?

It is native to Mexico

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-2783203: Based on the initial data import
Alex K. Monro (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Monro' in the authors string.
Peter J. Stafford (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stafford' in the authors string.