👉 Echis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, native to several tropical and subtropical regions. The specific name "echi" comes from the Greek word "echos", which means waves or sound. The genus has about 40 species that are commonly found in various parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe. Echis is known for its distinctive and colorful flowers, which are often used as decorative elements in gardens and landscaping projects. Ech