Eriotheca crassa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Uittien) A.Robyns
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 174 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676164
Common Names
- Eriotheca Crassa
- Crassa Copiapoa
- Crassa Eriotheca
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- Bombax crassum Uittien [unknown]
Description
Eriotheca crassa (also called Eriotheca crassa, 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 crassa 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
The flower of Eriotheca crassa is a yellow-orange color and is shaped like a funnel. The seed is a small, brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriotheca crassa 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 crassa
Eriotheca crassa can be found in Peru.
Eriotheca crassa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriotheca crassa?
Eriotheca crassa
What is the common name of Eriotheca crassa?
Crass Eriotheca
What is the natural habitat of Eriotheca crassa?
It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America
Species in the Eriotheca genus
Eriotheca candolleana, Eriotheca crassa, Eriotheca crenulaticalyx, Eriotheca discolor, Eriotheca dolichopoda, Eriotheca globosa, Eriotheca gracilipes, Eriotheca hassleri, Eriotheca longipedicellata, Eriotheca longitubulosa, Eriotheca loretensis, Eriotheca macrophylla, Eriotheca obcordata, Eriotheca parvifolia, Eriotheca pentaphylla, Eriotheca peruviana, Eriotheca platyandra, Eriotheca pubescens, Eriotheca roseorum, Eriotheca ruizii, Eriotheca squamigera, Eriotheca surinamensis, Eriotheca vargasii, Eriotheca estevesiae, Eriotheca longipes, Eriotheca bahiensis, Eriotheca saxicola, Eriotheca sclerophylla,
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2797568: Based on the initial data import
Hendrik Uittien (1898-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uittien' in the authors string.
André Georges Marie Walter Albert Robyns (1935-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Robyns' in the authors string.