Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
550361

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Ritter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Kakteen Südamerika 1: 89. 1979.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549693

Common Names

  • Arrojadoa multiflora
  • Multiflora Arrojadoa
  • Arrojadoa Orchid

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Description

Arrojadoa multiflora (also called 'Pink-flowered Rat's Tail Cactus', among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Brazil and Paraguay. It has a cylindrical stem, up to 40 cm tall and 2 cm in diameter, with small tubercles and areoles with white wool and yellowish spines. It grows in rocky areas, in open fields and in the crevices of rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Arrojadoa multiflora has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for animals, and in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arrojadoa multiflora is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arrojadoa multiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Arrojadoa multiflora

Arrojadoa multiflora can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Arrojadoa multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arrojadoa multiflora?

Arrojadoa multiflora

What is the common name of Arrojadoa multiflora?

Multiflora Arrojadoa

What is the natural habitat of Arrojadoa multiflora?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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