Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roseanum
ID:
516593

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boed.) E.F.Anderson

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 71(6): 323. 1999.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515925

Common Names

  • Acharagma roseanum
  • Rose's Acharagma
  • Acharagma

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Synonyms

  • Coryphantha roseana (Boed.) Moran [unknown]
  • Echinocactus roseanus Boed. [unknown]
  • Escobaria roseana (Boed.) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Gymnocactus roseanus (Boed.) Glass & R.A.Foster [unknown]
  • Neolloydia roseana (Boed.) F.M.Knuth [unknown]
  • Thelocactus roseanus (Boed.) Borg [unknown]

Description

Acharagma roseanum (also called Rose'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 roseanum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and for its ability to attract wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acharagma roseanum sub. galeanensis (Haugg) D.R.Hunt
Acharagma roseanum sub. roseanum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acharagma roseanum 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 roseanum 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 roseanum

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

Acharagma roseanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acharagma roseanum?

Acharagma roseanum

What is the family of Acharagma roseanum?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Acharagma roseanum?

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

Friedrich Bödeker (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boed.' in the authors string.
Edward Frederick Anderson (1931-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Anderson' in the authors string.