Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Lo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 7: 140 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660148
Common Names
- Echinacanthus longzhouensis
- Longzhou Echinacanthus
- Longzhou Succulent
Description
Echinacanthus longzhouensis (also called Longzhou Echinacanthus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial succulent plant with a solitary, globose stem up to 4 cm in diameter. It is native to China and grows in rocky hills and mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Echinacanthus longzhouensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinacanthus longzhouensis is a white to pinkish-white, 5-lobed, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinacanthus longzhouensis is a succulent plant native to China. It can be propagated by stem cuttings, offsets, or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize lightly in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Echinacanthus longzhouensis
Echinacanthus longzhouensis is native to China.
Echinacanthus longzhouensis FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Echinacanthus longzhouensis?
Echinacanthus longzhouensis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
What is the ideal light level for Echinacanthus longzhouensis?
Echinacanthus longzhouensis prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Echinacanthus longzhouensis be watered?
Echinacanthus longzhouensis should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
Species in the Echinacanthus genus
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,