Eriotheca crenulaticalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Robyns
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 148 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676165
Common Names
- Eriotheca Crenulaticalyx
- Crenulaticalyx Copiapoa
- Crenulaticalyx Eriotheca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriotheca crenulaticalyx (also called Eriotheca crenulata, 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 crenulaticalyx 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 crenulaticalyx 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 crenulaticalyx 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 crenulaticalyx
Eriotheca crenulaticalyx can be found in Peru.
Eriotheca crenulaticalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriotheca crenulaticalyx?
Eriotheca crenulaticalyx
What is the common name of Eriotheca crenulaticalyx?
Crenulate-calyx Eriotheca
What is the natural habitat of Eriotheca crenulaticalyx?
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,
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
André Georges Marie Walter Albert Robyns (1935-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Robyns' in the authors string.