Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ritteri
ID:
558843

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boed.) Boed.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Deutsch. Kakteen-Ges. 1: 52. 1929.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558175

Common Names

  • Aztekium ritteri
  • Ritteri Aztekium
  • Ritteri Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Echinocactus ritteri Boed. [unknown]

Description

Aztekium ritteri (also called Aztekium, among many other common names) is a small, slow-growing, cactus-like succulent. It is native to Mexico, and is found in rocky, desert habitats. It has a spherical shape, with a thick, fleshy stem and small, triangular, spiny leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Aztekium ritteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aztekium ritteri has small, yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender stem and a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aztekium ritteri is a succulent cactus that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and watered sparingly.

Where to Find Aztekium ritteri

Aztekium ritteri can be found in the wild in Mexico.

Aztekium ritteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aztekium ritteri?

Aztekium ritteri

What is the common name of Aztekium ritteri?

Ritter's Aztekium

What is the natural habitat of Aztekium ritteri?

Deserts of northern Mexico

Species in the Aztekium 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