Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penicillata
ID:
550363

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gürke) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 2: 171, f. 243. 1920.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549695

Common Names

  • Arrojadoa penicillata
  • Penicillata Arrojadoa
  • Arrojadoa Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Arrojadoa penicillata decumbens Backeb. & Voll [unknown]
  • Cephalocereus penicillatus (Gürke) Werderm. [unknown]
  • Cereus penicillatus Gürke [unknown]

Description

Arrojadoa penicillata (also called 'Feather 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 penicillata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arrojadoa penicillata sub. grandis
Arrojadoa penicillata sub. penicillata
Arrojadoa penicillata sub. minensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arrojadoa penicillata 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 penicillata 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 penicillata

Arrojadoa penicillata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Arrojadoa penicillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arrojadoa penicillata?

Arrojadoa penicillata

What is the common name of Arrojadoa penicillata?

Penicillata Arrojadoa

What is the natural habitat of Arrojadoa penicillata?

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.