Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) Lembcke
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 17: 29. 1966.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619700
Common Names
- Copiapoa Conglomerata
- Conglomerata
- Copiapoa
Synonyms
- Copiapoa ahremephiana N.P.Taylor & G.J.Charles [unknown]
- Echinocactus conglomeratus Phil. [unknown]
Description
Copiapoa conglomerata (also called Conglomerata, 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 conglomerata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Copiapoa conglomerata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Copiapoa conglomerata is a slow-growing cactus that is best propagated from seed. It is best grown in a sandy, well-draining soil mix and should be kept in a bright, sunny location. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. During the summer months, the plant may benefit from a light fertilizer.
Where to Find Copiapoa conglomerata
Copiapoa conglomerata can be found in the Atacama Desert of Chile.
Copiapoa conglomerata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Copiapoa conglomerata?
Copiapoa conglomerata
What is the common name of Copiapoa conglomerata?
Clustered Copiapoa
What is the natural habitat of Copiapoa conglomerata?
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: