Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
bertinii
ID:
557974

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Cels) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 44–45, f. 56. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557306

Common Names

  • Austrocactus bertinii
  • Bertinii Austrocactus
  • Bertinii's Austrocactus

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Synonyms

  • Malacocarpus dusenii Hosseus [unknown]
  • Malacocarpus bertinii (J.F.Cels) Hosseus [unknown]
  • Notocactus patagonicus (F.A.C.Weber ex Speg.) W.T.Marshall [unknown]
  • Notocactus bertinii (J.F.Cels) W.T.Marshall [unknown]
  • Austrocactus dusenii (F.A.C.Weber) Speg. [unknown]
  • Austrocactus gracilis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Austrocactus patagonicus (F.A.C.Weber ex Speg.) Hosseus [unknown]
  • Cereus bertinii J.F.Cels [unknown]
  • Cereus dusenii F.A.C.Weber ex Speg. [unknown]
  • Cereus patagonicus F.A.C.Weber ex Speg. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus bertinii (J.F.Cels) A.Berger [unknown]
  • Echinocereus bertinii (J.F.Cels) Walton [unknown]
  • Malacocarpus patagonicus (F.A.C.Weber ex Speg.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Austrocactus colloncurensis I.Schaub & Keim [unknown]

Description

Austrocactus bertinii (also called Bertin's Austrocactus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial flowering plant with bright yellow flowers and small, grey-green leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Austrocactus bertinii is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects and to help with digestion. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Austrocactus bertinii is a yellow to orange, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austrocactus bertinii is a perennial cactus that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate dry conditions once established. It can be grown from seed, but germination is slow and erratic. Division is the preferred method of propagation.

Where to Find Austrocactus bertinii

Austrocactus bertinii can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Austrocactus bertinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austrocactus bertinii?

Austrocactus bertinii

What is the common name of Austrocactus bertinii?

Bertin's Austrocactus

Where is Austrocactus bertinii found?

Argentina

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.
Jean François Cels (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Cels' in the authors string.