Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
hertlingiana
ID:
573307

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Backeb.) Buxb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
in: Krainz, Kakteen 31-32: Civ/I. 1965.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572639

Common Names

  • Browningia hertlingiana
  • Hertlingiana Browningia
  • Hertlingiana Tree

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Synonyms

  • Azureocereus hertlingianus (Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Azureocereus nobilis Akers [unknown]
  • Azureocereus viridis Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Browningia viridis (Rauh & Backeb.) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Clistanthocereus hertlingianus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Azureocereus ciliisquamus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Azureocereus hertlingianus viridis (Rauh & Backeb.) Guiggi [unknown]

Description

Browningia hertlingiana (also called Hertling's Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It is a columnar cactus, growing to a height of up to 5 metres (16 ft) tall, with numerous branches. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Browningia hertlingiana is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in bonsai. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various conditions such as fever, headaches, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Browningia microsperma is a small, yellow, tubular flower with a yellowish-green center and a yellow, five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Browningia hertlingiana is a columnar cactus native to the deserts of northern Chile and Argentina. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and allowed to dry for a few days before planting. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Once established, Browningia hertlingiana requires little water and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F.

Where to Find Browningia hertlingiana

Browningia hertlingiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

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Cactaceae

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

Franz Buxbaum (1900-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buxb.' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.