Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Species:
arequipense
ID:
1250945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weigend

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 467 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250283



Common Names

  • Arequipense
  • Presliophytum
  • Pinguicula


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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.

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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 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,

References