Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aguirreanum
ID:
516592

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Glass & R.A.Foster) Glass

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Guía Identific. Cact. Amenazadas México: Ac/ag. 1997.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515924

Common Names

  • Acharagma aguirreanum
  • Aguirre's Acharagma
  • Acharagma

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Synonyms

  • Escobaria aguirreana (Glass & R.A.Foster) N.P.Taylor [unknown]
  • Gymnocactus aguirreanus Glass & R.A.Foster [unknown]
  • Thelocactus aguirreanus (Glass & R.A.Foster) Bravo [unknown]

Description

Acharagma aguirreanum (also called Aguirre's acharagma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Acharagma aguirreanum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and for its ability to attract wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acharagma aguirreanum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acharagma aguirreanum can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or planted directly in the ground.

Where to Find Acharagma aguirreanum

Acharagma aguirreanum can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Acharagma aguirreanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acharagma aguirreanum?

Acharagma aguirreanum

What is the family of Acharagma aguirreanum?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Acharagma aguirreanum?

It is found in dry areas, such as deserts and scrublands

Species in the Acharagma genus

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Charles Edward Glass (1934-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glass' in the authors string.
Robert Alan Foster (1938-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Foster' in the authors string.