Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
matuzakii
ID:
600247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Itô

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Explan. Diagr. Austroechinocactinae: 289. 1957.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599579

Common Names

  • Matuzakii Chamaelobivia
  • Matuzakii Chamaelobivia
  • Matuzakii Chamaelobivia

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Description

Chamaelobivia matuzakii (also called Matuzak's Chamaelobivia, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to Bolivia. It has small, white flowers and ovate to lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests, thickets, and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaelobivia matuzakii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chamaelobivia matuzakii are small, tubular, and white or pink in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaelobivia matuzakii is a low-growing, evergreen succulent that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It can also be grown from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Chamaelobivia matuzakii

Chamaelobivia matuzakii is native to South America.

Chamaelobivia matuzakii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaelobivia matuzakii?

Chamaelobivia matuzakii

What is the common name of Chamaelobivia matuzakii?

Matuzakii Chamaelobivia

What is the natural habitat of Chamaelobivia matuzakii?

Chamaelobivia matuzakii is native to the Mediterranean region

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