Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 10: 93 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766319
Common Names
- Paniculata Echeandia
- Paniculata Echeandia Lily
- Paniculata Lily
Description
Echeandia paniculata (also called False Aloe, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Mexico, and is found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca. It grows in dry, rocky, open areas, often in partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Echeandia paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echeandia paniculata is a white or pale yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin, green and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echeandia paniculata can be propagated from seed sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Cultivation should be in a sunny position in moist but well-drained soil.
Where to Find Echeandia paniculata
Echeandia paniculata can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Echeandia paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echeandia paniculata?
Echeandia paniculata
What type of plant is Echeandia paniculata?
Herb
Where is Echeandia paniculata found?
Central and South America
Species in the Echeandia genus
Echeandia albiflora,
Echeandia altipratensis,
Echeandia atoyacana,
Echeandia attenuata,
Echeandia bolivarensis,
Echeandia breedlovei,
Echeandia campechiana,
Echeandia chandleri,
Echeandia chiapensis,
Echeandia ciliata,
Echeandia coalcomanensis,
Echeandia confertiflora,
Echeandia conzattii,
Echeandia drepanoides,
Echeandia durangensis,
Echeandia echeandioides,
Echeandia elegans,
Echeandia falcata,
Echeandia flavescens,
Echeandia flexuosa,
Echeandia formosa,
Echeandia gentryi,
Echeandia gracilis,
Echeandia grandiflora,
Echeandia hallbergii,
Echeandia hintonii,
Echeandia hirticaulis,
Echeandia imbricata,
Echeandia lehmannii,
Echeandia leucantha,
Echeandia llanicola,
Echeandia longifolia,
Echeandia longipedicellata,
Echeandia luteola,
Echeandia macrophylla,
Echeandia macvaughii,
Echeandia magnifica,
Echeandia matudae,
Echeandia mexiae,
Echeandia mexicana,
Echeandia michoacensis,
Echeandia mirandae,
Echeandia molinae,
Echeandia montealbanensis,
Echeandia nana,
Echeandia nayaritensis,
Echeandia oaxacana,
Echeandia occidentalis,
Echeandia palmeri,
Echeandia paniculata,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,