Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
echinella
ID:
220108

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.R.Huxley & Jebb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 60: 420 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219437

Common Names

  • Anthorrhiza echinella
  • Camel's Foot
  • Camel's Foot Tree

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Description

Anthorrhiza echinella (also called Echinella Anthorrhiza, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anthorrhiza echinella has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an analgesic. It has also been used as a dye and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anthorrhiza echinella are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthorrhiza echinella is a tropical evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 15 meters. It is native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated for its edible fruits. Propagation is usually done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist soil mixture. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Anthorrhiza echinella

Anthorrhiza echinella is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and is also found in the Philippines.

Anthorrhiza echinella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthorrhiza echinella?

Anthorrhiza echinella

What is the common name of Anthorrhiza echinella?

Golden-flowered box-orange

What is the natural habitat of Anthorrhiza echinella?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

Matthew Jebb (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jebb' in the authors string.
Camilla Rose Huxley (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Huxley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958282-1: Based on the initial data import