Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
antonii
ID:
794810

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Ortiz) Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 94 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794143

Common Names

  • Echinorhyncha antonii
  • Antonii Echinorhyncha
  • Antonii Spiny-headed Worm

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Description

Echinorhyncha antonii (also called Anton's Echinorhynch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Mexico. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Echinorhyncha antonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Echinorhyncha antonii are white and tubular, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinorhyncha antonii is a succulent that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept dry. Propagation can be done through division of the rosettes or by seed.

Where to Find Echinorhyncha antonii

Echinorhyncha antonii is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

Echinorhyncha antonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinorhyncha antonii?

Echinorhyncha antonii

What is the common name of Echinorhyncha antonii?

Anton's tapeworm

What is the natural habitat of Echinorhyncha antonii?

Marine and brackish waters

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-332710: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Pedro Ortiz Valdivieso (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Ortiz' in the authors string.