Status:
valid
Authors:
J.de Vries
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 85: 54, 56, 59. 2006.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506480
Common Names
- Azurduyensis Aylostera
- Azurduyensis Saltbush
- Azurduyensis Orache
Synonyms
- Aylostera fiebrigii azurduyensis (J.de Vries) Mieczak. [unknown]
Description
Aylostera azurduyensis (also called Azurduy Aylostera, among many other common names) is a perennial cactus native to the Andes region. It has a woody rootstock and its leaves are alternate, with a length of 2-4 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Aylostera azurduyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aylostera azurduyensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, round, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aylostera azurduyensis can be propagated through seeds or division of clumps. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Aylostera azurduyensis
Aylostera azurduyensis can be found in the mountains of Bolivia.
Aylostera azurduyensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aylostera azurduyensis?
Aylostera azurduyensis
What are the common names of Aylostera azurduyensis?
Azurduy's Aylostera
What is the natural habitat of Aylostera azurduyensis?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in India
Species in the Aylostera genus
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
Ritz, C.M., Fickenscher, K., Föller, J., Herrmann, K., Mecklenburg, R. & Wahl, R. 2016: Molecular phylogenetic relationships of the Andean genus Aylostera Speg. (Cactaceae, Trichocereeae), a new classification and a morphological identification key. Plant: