Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
knebelii
ID:
1417577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Knebel

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
in Phyllokakteen: 60. 1931.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001430042

Common Names

  • Aporocactus knebelii
  • Knebel's Aporocactus
  • Knebel's Rat Tail Cactus

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Description

Aporocactus knebelii (also called Knebel's Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a shrubby plant with long, cylindrical stems and yellow flowers. It is often grown as an ornamental plant and prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Uses & Benefits

Aporocactus knebelii is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporocactus knebelii has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and globose.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporocactus knebelii is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Aporocactus knebelii

Aporocactus knebelii can be found in Mexico.

Aporocactus knebelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporocactus knebelii?

Aporocactus knebelii

What is the common name of Aporocactus knebelii?

Knebel's Aporocactus

What is the natural habitat of Aporocactus knebelii?

Tropical deciduous forests of Mexico

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Gottfried Knebel (b.1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knebel' in the authors string.