Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Robyns
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 137 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676173
Common Names
- Eriotheca Hassleri
- Hassleri Copiapoa
- Hassleri Eriotheca
Description
Eriotheca hassleri (also called Eriotheca hassleri, 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 hassleri 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 flowers of Eriotheca hassleri are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriotheca hassleri 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 hassleri
Eriotheca hassleri can be found in Peru.
Eriotheca hassleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriotheca hassleri?
Eriotheca hassleri
What is the common name of Eriotheca hassleri?
N/A
What is the natural habitat of Eriotheca hassleri?
Eriotheca hassleri 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,