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
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.
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,