Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eos
ID:
1417653

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rausch) Mosti & Papini

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
in Pakistan J. Bot. 43: 2769-2785. 2011.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001430118

Common Names

  • Aylostera eos
  • Eos Aylostera
  • Eos Pincushion Cactus

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Description

Aylostera eos (also called Eos's Aylostera, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to the Mexican states of Hidalgo and Tamaulipas. It is a small, globose cactus with a solitary stem and spines that are yellowish-brown in color. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aylostera eos 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

Aylostera eos has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and globose.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aylostera eos is a cactus species native to Mexico. It is a slow-growing, clumping cactus that can reach up to 1.2 m (4 ft) in height. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by cutting the stems and replanting them.

Where to Find Aylostera eos

Aylostera eos can be found in Bolivia.

Aylostera eos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aylostera eos?

Aylostera eos

Where is Aylostera eos native to?

Mexico

What is the growth rate of Aylostera eos?

Slow

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

Walter Rausch (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rausch' in the authors string.
Stefano Mosti (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mosti' in the authors string.
Alessio Papini (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Papini' in the authors string.