Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
chlorocarpa
ID:
573304

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) W.T.Marshall

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 17: 114. 1945.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572636

Common Names

  • Browningia chlorocarpa
  • Chlorocarpa Browningia
  • Chlorocarpa Tree

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Synonyms

  • Cactus chlorocarpus Kunth [unknown]
  • Cereus chlorocarpus (Kunth) DC. [unknown]
  • Gymnanthocereus chlorocarpus (Kunth) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Seticereus chlorocarpus (Kunth) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Lemaireocereus chlorocarpus (Kunth) Borg [unknown]

Description

Browningia chlorocarpa (also called Browningia, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It is a columnar cactus, growing to a height of up to 5 metres (16 ft) tall, with numerous branches. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Browningia chlorocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in bonsai. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various conditions such as fever, headaches, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Browningia hernandezii is a small, yellow, tubular flower with a yellowish-green center and a yellow, five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Browningia chlorocarpa is a columnar cactus native to the deserts of northern Chile and Argentina. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and allowed to dry for a few days before planting. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Once established, Browningia chlorocarpa requires little water and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F.

Where to Find Browningia chlorocarpa

Browningia chlorocarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Browningia chlorocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Browningia columnaris?

Browningia columnaris

What is the natural habitat of Browningia columnaris?

Rocky areas

What are the common names of Browningia columnaris?

Columnar Browningia

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
William Taylor Marshall (1886-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Marshall' in the authors string.