Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubl.) A.Robyns
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 142 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676171
Common Names
- Eriotheca Globosa
- Globosa Copiapoa
- Globosa Eriotheca
Synonyms
- Bombax globiferum Raeusch. [unknown]
- Bombax globosum Aubl. [unknown]
Description
Eriotheca globosa (also called Eriotheca globosa, 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 globosa 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 globosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriotheca globosa can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers a well-drained soil mix and bright light. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize lightly during the growing season.
Where to Find Eriotheca globosa
Eriotheca globosa can be found in Peru.
Eriotheca globosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriotheca globosa?
Eriotheca globosa
What is the common name of Eriotheca globosa?
N/A
What is the natural habitat of Eriotheca globosa?
Eriotheca globosa is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
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,