Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
kotschoubeyanus
ID:
548131

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lem.) K.Schum.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. Nachtr. 1: 259. 1897.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547463

Common Names

  • Kotschoubeyanus Ariocarpus
  • Ariocarpus Kotschoubeyanus
  • Ariocarpus Kotschoubeyane

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Synonyms

  • Roseocactus kotschoubeyanus albiflorus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Stromatocactus kotschoubeyi Karw. ex Rümpler [invalid]
  • Stromatocarpus kotschoubeyi Karw. ex Rümpler [invalid]
  • Anhalonium fissipedum Monv. ex C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Anhalonium kotchubeyi Lem. ex Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Anhalonium kotschoubeyanum Lem. [unknown]
  • Anhalonium sulcatum Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus albiflorus (Backeb.) Glass [unknown]
  • Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus tulensis Halda [unknown]
  • Ariocarpus rotchubeyanus Cobbold [unknown]
  • Ariocarpus sulcatus (Salm-Dyck) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Roseocactus kotschoubeyanus (Lem.) A.Berger [unknown]
  • Cactus kotschoubeyi Karw. [unknown]
  • Ariocarpus macdowellii W.T.Marshall [unknown]
  • Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus elephantidens Halda [unknown]
  • Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus neotulensis Halda [unknown]
  • Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus skarupkeanus Halda & Horáček [unknown]
  • Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus sladkovskyi Halda & Horáček [unknown]
  • Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus elephantidens Skarupke [unknown]
  • Roseocactus kotschoubeyanus macdowellii Backeb. [unknown]
  • Roseocactus kotschoubeyanus macdowellii (Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus albiflorus Backeb. ex Glass [unknown]

Description

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus (also called Kotschoubey's living rock, Kotschoubey's peyote, and many other common names) is a small, low-growing cactus with thick, fleshy, grey-green stems and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to purify the air in the home and to reduce stress.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus is a slow-growing succulent that is native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer.

Where to Find Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus is found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus FAQ

What type of soil does Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus prefer?

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus prefer?

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus prefers a dry, desert climate.

How much sunlight does Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus need?

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus needs full sun to partial shade.

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.