Copiapoa decorticans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.P.Taylor & G.J.Charles
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Syst. Init. 13: 15. 2002.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619719
Common Names
- Copiapoa Decorticans
- Decorticans
- Copiapoa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Copiapoa decorticans (also called Decorticans, 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 decorticans 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 decorticans 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Copiapoa decorticans 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 decorticans
Copiapoa decorticans can be found in the Atacama Desert of Chile.
Copiapoa decorticans FAQ
What is the common name of Copiapoa decorticans?
Striped Copiapoa
What is the growth habit of Copiapoa decorticans?
It is a low-growing, stemless cactus that typically grows to 6-12” tall and as wide.
What is the soil type of Copiapoa decorticans?
It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun to part shade.
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
Nigel Paul Taylor (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Taylor' in the authors string.
Graham J. Charles: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Charles' in the authors string.
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