Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calderana
ID:
620337

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Ritter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
in Cactus 65: 197. 1959.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619669

Common Names

  • Copiapoa Calderana
  • Calderana
  • Copiapoa

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Synonyms

  • Copiapoa lembckei Backeb. [illegitimate]
  • Copiapoa atacamensis calderiana (F.Ritter) A.E.Hoffm. [illegitimate]
  • Copiapoa calderiana spinosior F.Ritter [invalid]

Description

Copiapoa calderana (also called Calderana, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Chile. It is a globose cactus with a short stem and numerous ribs. It is found in the Atacama Desert and other arid regions of northern Chile, growing in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Copiapoa calderana 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 calderana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copiapoa calderana 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 calderana

Copiapoa calderana can be found in the Atacama Desert of Chile.

Copiapoa calderana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Copiapoa calderana?

Copiapoa calderana

What is the common name of Copiapoa calderana?

Caldera Copiapoa

What is the natural habitat of Copiapoa calderana?

It is native to South America.

Species in the Cactaceae family

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