Corytoplectus speciosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosus
ID:
624188
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poepp.) Wiehler
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 313 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623520
Common Names
- Corytoplectus Speciosus
- Speciosus Cactus
- Speciosus's Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corytoplectus speciosus (also called Showy Corytoplectus, among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Mexico and is found in desert scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Corytoplectus speciosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making traditional medicines.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Corytoplectus speciosus var. orbicularis Rodr.-Flores & L.E.SkogFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corytoplectus speciosus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corytoplectus speciosus is a slow-growing, clumping cactus with small, globular stems. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or offsets.
Where to Find Corytoplectus speciosus
Corytoplectus speciosus is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Corytoplectus speciosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corytoplectus speciosus?
Corytoplectus speciosus
What is the common name of Corytoplectus speciosus?
Speciosus Corytoplectus
What type of plant is Corytoplectus speciosus?
It is a type of shrub
Species in the Corytoplectus genus
Corytoplectus capitatus, Corytoplectus congestus, Corytoplectus cutucuensis, Corytoplectus deltoideus, Corytoplectus riceanus, Corytoplectus schlimii, Corytoplectus speciosus, Corytoplectus grandifolius, Corytoplectus longipedunculatus, Corytoplectus purpuratus, Corytoplectus zamorensis, Corytoplectus oaxacensis,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2739887: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.