Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
praecox
ID:
1417618

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Sarnes & N.Sarnes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 71(8): 228. 2020.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001430083

Common Names

  • Austrocactus praecox
  • Early Austrocactus
  • Early Cactus

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Description

Austrocactus praecox (also called Early Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Argentina and Bolivia. It is a shrubby plant with short, cylindrical stems and yellow flowers. It is often grown as an ornamental plant and prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Uses & Benefits

Austrocactus praecox is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Austrocactus praecox has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and globose.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austrocactus praecox is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Austrocactus praecox

Austrocactus praecox can be found in Argentina.

Austrocactus praecox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austrocactus praecox?

Austrocactus praecox

What is the common name of Austrocactus praecox?

Early Austrocactus

What is the natural habitat of Austrocactus praecox?

Arid regions of Argentina and Bolivia

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

Elisabeth Sarnes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Sarnes' in the authors string.
Norbert Sarnes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Sarnes' in the authors string.