Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerascens
ID:
620345

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salm-Dyck) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 88. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619677

Common Names

  • Copiapoa Cinerascens
  • Cinerascens
  • Copiapoa

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Synonyms

  • Neoporteria ambigua (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neochilenia ambigua (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Y.Itô [unknown]
  • Weingartia ambigua (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Chilenia ambigua (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Copiapoa applanata Backeb. [unknown]
  • Copiapoa cinerascens intermedia F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Copiapoa copiapensis (Pfeiff.) Meregalli [invalid]
  • Echinocactus ambiguus Hildm. ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus cinerascens Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinocactus copiapensis Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Hildmannia ambigua (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Kreuz. & Buining [unknown]

Description

Copiapoa cinerascens (also called Cinerascens, 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 cinerascens 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

Copiapoa cinerascens has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the apex.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copiapoa cinerascens 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 cinerascens

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

Copiapoa cinerascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Copiapoa cinerascens?

Copiapoa cinerascens

What is the common name of Copiapoa cinerascens?

Ashen Copiapoa

What is the natural habitat of Copiapoa cinerascens?

It is native to South America.

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,