Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
microsperma
ID:
573310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Werderm. & Backeb.) W.T.Marshall

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
in Cactus (Paris) 3: 8. 1946.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572642

Common Names

  • Browningia microsperma
  • Microsperma Browningia
  • Microsperma Tree

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Synonyms

  • Trichocereus microspermus (Werderm. & Backeb.) Borg [unknown]
  • Browningia albiceps F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Cereus microspermus Werderm. & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Gymnanthocereus microspermus (Werderm. & Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Gymnocereus microspermus (Werderm. & Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Browningia microsperma (also called Microsperma 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 microsperma 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 Brownlowia argentata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellowish-green center and a white, 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 microsperma is a cactus that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and allowed to dry before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Browningia microsperma

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

Browningia microsperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Browningia microsperma?

Browningia microsperma

What is the natural habitat of Browningia microsperma?

Rocky areas

What are the common names of Browningia microsperma?

Small-seeded Browningia

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

Erich Werdermann (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Werderm.' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
William Taylor Marshall (1886-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Marshall' in the authors string.