Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
angelae
ID:
713027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mereg.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 49: 287. 1998.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712360



Common Names

  • Gymnocalycium
  • Moon Cactus
  • Hibotan Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Gymnocalycium denudatum angelae (Mereg.) Prestlé [unknown]

Description

Gymnocalycium angelae (also called Angel's Chin Cactus, among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent, cactus native to Argentina. It grows in dry, open grasslands and has short, globular stems with white, spiny areoles and small, yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocalycium angelae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal tea and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gymnocalycium angelae are small, white or yellowish, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocalycium angelae is a cactus that is easy to propagate from seeds or offsets. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Gymnocalycium angelae

Gymnocalycium angelae can be found in Argentina and parts of South America.

Gymnocalycium angelae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocalycium angelae?

Gymnocalycium angelae

What are the common names of Gymnocalycium angelae?

Gymnocalycium, Angela's Gymnocalycium

What is the natural habitat of Gymnocalycium angelae?

Tropical forests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Gymnocalycium genus

Gymnocalycium carolinense, Gymnocalycium alboareolatum, Gymnocalycium amerhauseri, Gymnocalycium andreae, Gymnocalycium angelae, Gymnocalycium anisitsii, Gymnocalycium baldianum, Gymnocalycium bayrianum, Gymnocalycium berchtii, Gymnocalycium bodenbenderianum, Gymnocalycium bruchii, Gymnocalycium calochlorum, Gymnocalycium capillense, Gymnocalycium castellanosii, Gymnocalycium chacoense, Gymnocalycium chiquitanum, Gymnocalycium denudatum, Gymnocalycium erinaceum, Gymnocalycium eurypleurum, Gymnocalycium fischeri, Gymnocalycium friedrichii, Gymnocalycium gibbosum, Gymnocalycium glaucum, Gymnocalycium heidiae, Gymnocalycium horstii, Gymnocalycium hossei, Gymnocalycium hyptiacanthum, Gymnocalycium kieslingii, Gymnocalycium kroenleinii, Gymnocalycium leptanthum, Gymnocalycium marsoneri, Gymnocalycium mesopotamicum, Gymnocalycium mihanovichii, Gymnocalycium monvillei, Gymnocalycium mostii, Gymnocalycium neuhuberi, Gymnocalycium nigriareolatum, Gymnocalycium ochoterenae, Gymnocalycium oenanthemum, Gymnocalycium ottonis, Gymnocalycium paraguayense, Gymnocalycium parvulum, Gymnocalycium pazoutianum, Gymnocalycium pflanzii, Gymnocalycium pugionacanthum, Gymnocalycium quehlianum, Gymnocalycium ragonesei, Gymnocalycium reductum, Gymnocalycium rhodantherum, Gymnocalycium robustum,

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,

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