Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
1418035

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoxey) Helmut Walter & Larridon

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
in Am. J. Bot. 102(9): 1516. 2015.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001430500

Common Names

  • Australis Copiapoa
  • Copiapoa Australis
  • Australis Copiapoa

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Description

Copiapoa australis (also called 'Southern Copiapoa', among many other common names) is a small cactus species native to Chile. It has a globose body, usually with a few ribs, and is covered with white wool and yellowish spines. It grows in rocky areas and in scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Copiapoa australis is a species of cactus that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Copiapoa australis has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and spiny.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copiapoa australis is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and full sun. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced cactus fertilizer.

Where to Find Copiapoa australis

Copiapoa australis is native to Chile, and can be found in the Atacama Desert of the country.

Copiapoa australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Copiapoa australis?

Copiapoa australis

What is the common name of Copiapoa australis?

Australis Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Copiapoa australis?

Deserts in Chile

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

Helmut Walter (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Helmut Walter' in the authors string.
Paul Hoxey (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoxey' in the authors string.
Isabel Larridon (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Larridon' in the authors string.