Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
525425

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Ritter) Doweld

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
in Turczaninowia 5: 29. 2002.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524757

Common Names

  • Airampoa chilensis
  • Chilean Airampoa
  • Chilean Rockrose

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia alcerrecensis Iliff [unknown]
  • Platyopuntia chilensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Tunilla chilensis (F.Ritter) D.R.Hunt & Iliff [unknown]

Description

Airampoa chilensis (also called Chilean airampoa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Chile and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Airampoa chilensis has a variety of uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Airampoa chilensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Airampoa chilensis is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take several months.

Where to Find Airampoa chilensis

Airampoa chilensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Chile, Peru, and Ecuador.

Airampoa chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Airampoa chilensis?

Airampoa chilensis

What is the common name of Airampoa chilensis?

Chilean airampoa

What type of plant is Airampoa chilensis?

Shrub

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

Alexander B. Doweld (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doweld' in the authors string.
Friedrich Ritter (1898-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ritter' in the authors string.