Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candolleana
ID:
676829

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) A.Robyns

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 134 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676161



Common Names

  • Eriotheca Candolleana
  • Candolleana Copiapoa
  • Candolleana Eriotheca


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Synonyms

  • Xylon microphyllum (K.Schum.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bombax candolleanum K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Bombax chartifolium K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Bombax chastifolium K.Schum. ex Glaz. [unknown]
  • Bombax octophyllum Vell. [unknown]
  • Bombax ruficalix Silveira [unknown]
  • Ceiba microphylla K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Eriotheca candolleana glazioui A.Robyns [unknown]

Description

Eriotheca candolleana (also called Eriotheca candollei, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador. It is a globose cactus with a short stem, up to 8 cm tall and 8 cm in diameter, with 8-10 ribs. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriotheca candolleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriotheca candolleana has bright yellow flowers that are tubular in shape and are borne in dense, upright spikes. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriotheca candolleana is a slow-growing cactus species that requires a well-drained soil mix and plenty of sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, although offsets can be used as well.

Where to Find Eriotheca candolleana

Eriotheca candolleana can be found in Peru.

Eriotheca candolleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriotheca candolleana?

Eriotheca candolleana

What is the common name of Eriotheca candolleana?

Candolle's Eriotheca

What is the natural habitat of Eriotheca candolleana?

It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2797565: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
André Georges Marie Walter Albert Robyns (1935-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Robyns' in the authors string.