Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodantha
ID:
550368

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gürke) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 2: 170–171. 1920.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549700

Common Names

  • Arrojadoa rhodantha
  • Rhodantha Arrojadoa
  • Arrojadoa Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Arrojadoa aureispina Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Arrojadoa aureispina anguinea P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Arrojadoa aureispina guanambensis P.J.Braun & Heimen [unknown]
  • Arrojadoa canudosensis Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Arrojadoa horstiana P.J.Braun & Heimen [unknown]
  • Arrojadoa rhodantha anguinea (P.J.Braun & Esteves) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Arrojadoa rhodantha aureispina (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Arrojadoa rhodantha canudosensis (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Arrojadoa rhodantha guanambensis (P.J.Braun & Heimen) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Arrojadoa rhodantha occibahiensis P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Arrojadoa rhodantha reflexa P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Arrojadoa rhodantha theunisseniana (Buinting & Brederoo) P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Arrojadoa theunisseniana Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Cephalocereus rhodanthus (Gürke) Werderm. [unknown]
  • Cereus rhodanthus Gürke [unknown]

Description

Arrojadoa rhodantha (also called 'Red-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 rhodantha 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 rhodantha is a small, pink, 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 rhodantha 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 rhodantha

Arrojadoa rhodantha is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Arrojadoa rhodantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arrojadoa rhodantha?

Arrojadoa rhodantha

What is the common name of Arrojadoa rhodantha?

Rhodantha Arrojadoa

What is the natural habitat of Arrojadoa rhodantha?

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.