Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
floccosa
ID:
558001

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salm-Dyck) F.Ritter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kakteen Südamerika 4: 1244. 1981.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557333

Common Names

  • Austrocylindropuntia floccosa
  • Climbing Cactus
  • Old Man Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia hempeliana K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Opuntia verticosa Weing. [unknown]
  • Opuntia udonis Weing. [unknown]
  • Opuntia senilis Roezl [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia floccosa yanganucensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Ostolaza [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia hirschii (Backeb.) E.F.Anderson [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia lauliacoana F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia machacana F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia punta-caillan (Rauh & Backeb.) E.F.Anderson [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia tephrocactoides Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia yanganucensis (Rauh & Backeb.) E.F.Anderson [unknown]
  • Cylindropuntia tephrocactoides (Rauh & Backeb.) Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Andinopuntia floccosa (Salm-Dyck) Guiggi [unknown]
  • Opuntia floccosa Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus floccosus (Salm-Dyck) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus floccosus crassior Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus floccosus ovoides Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus udonis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus pseudo-udonis Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus cylindrolanatus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus verticosus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus crispicrinitus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus crispicrinitus cylindraceus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus rauhii Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus atroviridis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus yanganucensis Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus hirschii Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus punta-caillan Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus blancii Backeb. [unknown]
  • Opuntia atroviridis Werderm. & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Opuntia blancii (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia crispicrinita (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia crispicrinita cylindracea (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia cylindrolanata (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia floccosa crassior (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia floccosa ovoides (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia hirschii (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia pseudo-udonis (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia punta-caillan (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia rauhii (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia yanganucensis (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia tephrocactoides (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Andinopuntia floccosa yanganucensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Guiggi [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia floccosa crispicrinitus (Rauh & Backeb.) Ostolaza [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia floccosa floccosa [unknown]
  • Opuntia atroviridis longicylindrica (Rauh & Backeb.) Krainz [unknown]
  • Opuntia atroviridis parviflora (Rauh & Backeb.) Krainz [unknown]
  • Opuntia atroviridis paucispina (Rauh & Backeb.) Krainz [unknown]
  • Opuntia crispicrinita flavicoma (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia crispicrinita tortispina (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia floccosa aurescens (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia floccosa canispina (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia floccosa cardenasii (Marn.-Lap.) G.D.Rowley [invalid]
  • Opuntia floccosa denudata F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Opuntia lagopus aureopenicillata (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia pseudoudonis (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus atroviridis longicylindricus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus atroviridis parviflorus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus atroviridis paucispina Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus crispicrinitus flavicomus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus crispicrinitus tortispinus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus floccosus aurescens Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus floccosus canispinus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus floccosus denudatus (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus lagopus aureopenicillatus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus pseudoudonis Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Austrocylindropuntia floccosa (also called Floccose Austrocylindropuntia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial cactus with cylindrical stems and small, yellow flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Austrocylindropuntia floccosa 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

Austrocylindropuntia floccosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings have a cylindrical shape with a diameter of 1-2 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austrocylindropuntia floccosa is a cactus native to South America. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Austrocylindropuntia floccosa

Austrocylindropuntia floccosa can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Austrocylindropuntia floccosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austrocylindropuntia floccosa?

Austrocylindropuntia floccosa

What is the common name of Austrocylindropuntia floccosa?

Floccose Austrocylindropuntia

Where is Austrocylindropuntia floccosa 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

Joseph zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck (1773-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salm-Dyck' in the authors string.
Friedrich Ritter (1898-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ritter' in the authors string.