Echinosepala arenicola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
913012
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Carnevali & I.Ramírez) Carnevali & G.A.Romero
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nuevo Cat. Fl. Vasc. Venezuela : 760 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912347
Common Names
- Echinosepala arenicola
- Arenicola Echinosepala
- Echinosepala Arenicola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Echinosepala arenicola (also called Arenicola Echinosepala, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the Alismataceae family. It is native to South America and is found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water. It is a small, herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Echinosepala arenicola is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Echinosepala arenicola has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Echinosepala arenicola is a perennial aquatic plant native to South America. It is tolerant of a wide range of water conditions and prefers full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings or division and should be planted in a nutrient-rich substrate. Once established, it requires regular fertilization and moderate water changes.
Where to Find Echinosepala arenicola
Echinosepala arenicola can be found in the dry coastal areas of the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Species in the Echinosepala genus
Echinosepala aspasicensis, Echinosepala balaeniceps, Echinosepala lappiformis, Echinosepala pan, Echinosepala sempergemmata, Echinosepala stonei, Echinosepala tomentosa, Echinosepala uncinata, Echinosepala vittata, Echinosepala shuarii, Echinosepala arenicola, Echinosepala vittata, Echinosepala biseta,
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-457272: Based on the initial data import
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Ivón Mercedes Ramírez Morillo (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Ramírez' in the authors string.
Gustavo Adolfo Romero González (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Romero' in the authors string.