Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
bravoanus
ID:
548111

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.M.Hern. & E.F.Anderson

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 10: 1. 1992.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547443

Common Names

  • Bravoanus Ariocarpus
  • Ariocarpus Bravoanus
  • Ariocarpus Bravoane

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Synonyms

  • Ariocarpus fissuratus bravoanus (H.M.Hern. & E.F.Anderson) Lüthy [unknown]
  • Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus bravoanus (H.M.Hern. & E.F.Anderson) Halda [unknown]

Description

Ariocarpus bravoanus (also called Bravo's Ariocarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen succulent with thick, fleshy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ariocarpus bravoanus can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ariocarpus bravoanus sub. hintonii (Stuppy & N.P.Taylor) E.F.Anderson & W.A.Fitz Maur.
Ariocarpus bravoanus sub. bravoanus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ariocarpus bravoanus has small, yellow-green flowers with a white center and a five-pointed star shape. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ariocarpus bravoanus is a slow-growing succulent that is native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer.

Where to Find Ariocarpus bravoanus

Ariocarpus bravoanus is found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Ariocarpus bravoanus FAQ

What type of soil does Ariocarpus bravoanus prefer?

Ariocarpus bravoanus prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Ariocarpus bravoanus prefer?

Ariocarpus bravoanus prefers a dry, desert climate.

How much sunlight does Ariocarpus bravoanus need?

Ariocarpus bravoanus needs full sun to partial shade.

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

Héctor Manuel Hernández (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hern.' in the authors string.
Edward Frederick Anderson (1931-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Anderson' in the authors string.