Status:
valid
Authors:
Mächler & Helmut Walter
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 56: 101. 2005.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619663
Common Names
- Copiapoa Aphanes
- Aphanes
- Copiapoa
Description
Copiapoa aphanes (also called 'Aphanes Copiapoa', among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a rosette of leaves, native to Chile. It is found in rocky areas and dry river beds.
Uses & Benefits
Copiapoa aphanes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in rock gardens, as a groundcover, and in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Copiapoa aphanes is yellow and star-shaped, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Copiapoa aphanes is a small cactus that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 10 cm long. They should be placed in a pot of moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sheltered position. The cuttings should be watered regularly and should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Copiapoa aphanes
Copiapoa aphanes can be found in the Atacama Desert of Chile.
Copiapoa aphanes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Copiapoa aphanes?
Copiapoa aphanes
What is the common name of Copiapoa aphanes?
Aphanes Copiapoa
What is the natural habitat of Copiapoa aphanes?
It is native to South America.
Species in the Copiapoa genus
Copiapoa angustiflora,
Copiapoa leonensis,
Copiapoa aphanes,
Copiapoa atacamensis,
Copiapoa calderana,
Copiapoa cinerascens,
Copiapoa cinerea,
Copiapoa conglomerata,
Copiapoa coquimbana,
Copiapoa dealbata,
Copiapoa decorticans,
Copiapoa desertorum,
Copiapoa echinoides,
Copiapoa esmeraldana,
Copiapoa fiedleriana,
Copiapoa gigantea,
Copiapoa grandiflora,
Copiapoa humilis,
Copiapoa hypogaea,
Copiapoa intricata,
Copiapoa laui,
Copiapoa longispina,
Copiapoa longistaminea,
Copiapoa magnimamma,
Copiapoa marginata,
Copiapoa megarhiza,
Copiapoa mollicula,
Copiapoa montana,
Copiapoa rupestris,
Copiapoa scopa,
Copiapoa serpentisulcata,
Copiapoa solaris,
Copiapoa taltalensis,
Copiapoa armata,
Copiapoa australis,
Copiapoa corralensis,
Copiapoa fusca,
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
Larridon, I., Walter, H.E., Guerrero, P.C., Duarte, M., Cisternas, M.A., Hernández, C.P., Bauters, K., Asselman, P., Goetghebeur, P. & Samain, M.-S. 2015: An integrative approach to understanding the evolution and diversity of Copiapoa (Cactaceae), a thre: