Status:
valid
Authors:
Weigend
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 467 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250283
Common Names
- Arequipense
- Presliophytum
- Pinguicula
Description
Presliophytum arequipense (also called Arequipa Cactus, among many other common names) is an evergreen succulent plant native to Peru. It has a columnar habit and produces small white flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Presliophytum arequipense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Presliophytum arequipense has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Presliophytum arequipense is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Presliophytum arequipense
Presliophytum arequipense is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Presliophytum arequipense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Presliophytum arequipense?
Presliophytum arequipense
What is the common name of Presliophytum arequipense?
Arequipa Presliophytum
What is the natural habitat of Presliophytum arequipense?
It is native to Peru, where it grows in moist forests and thickets.
Species in the Presliophytum genus
Species in the Loasaceae family
Aosa gilgiana,
Aosa parviflora,
Aosa plumieri,
Aosa rupestris,
Aosa sigmoidea,
Aosa rostrata,
Aosa uleana,
Aosa grandis,
Blumenbachia dissecta,
Blumenbachia catharinensis,
Blumenbachia eichleri,
Blumenbachia espigneera,
Blumenbachia exalata,
Blumenbachia hieronymi,
Blumenbachia insignis,
Blumenbachia latifolia,
Blumenbachia prietea,
Blumenbachia sylvestris,
Blumenbachia hierorymi,
Blumenbachia amana,
Caiophora deserticola,
Caiophora aconquijae,
Caiophora andina,
Caiophora arechavaletae,
Caiophora boliviana,
Caiophora buraeavi,
Caiophora canarinoides,
Caiophora carduifolia,
Caiophora cernua,
Caiophora chuquisacana,
Caiophora chuquitensis,
Caiophora cirsiifolia,
Caiophora clavata,
Caiophora contorta,
Caiophora coronata,
Caiophora dumetorum,
Caiophora espigneira,
Caiophora grandiflora,
Caiophora hibiscifolia,
Caiophora lateritia,
Caiophora macrantha,
Caiophora madrequisa,
Caiophora mollis,
Caiophora nivalis,
Caiophora patagonica,
Caiophora pedicularifolia,
Caiophora peduncularis,
Caiophora pterosperma,
Caiophora pulchella,
Caiophora rosulata,