Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinoides
ID:
620394

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 88–89, f. 100. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619726

Common Names

  • Copiapoa Echinoides
  • Echinoides
  • Copiapoa

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Synonyms

  • Copiapoa bridgesii (Pfeiff.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Copiapoa cuprea F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Copiapoa cupreata (Poselg. ex Rümpler) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Copiapoa dura F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Copiapoa echinoides cuprea (F.Ritter) A.E.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Copiapoa marginata bridgesii (Pfeiff.) A.E.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus bridgesii Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus cupreatus Poselg. ex Rümpler [unknown]
  • Echinocactus echinoides Lem. ex Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinocactus salm-dyckianus Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Hildmannia cupreata (Poselg. ex Rümpler) Kreuz. & Buining [unknown]
  • Copiapoa griseoviolacea I.Schaub & Keim [unknown]
  • Neoporteria tuberisulcata cupreata (Poselg. ex Rümpler) Donald & G.D.Rowley [unknown]

Description

Copiapoa echinoides (also called Echinoides, 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 echinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens and succulent gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Copiapoa echinoides 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 echinoides 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 echinoides

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

Copiapoa echinoides FAQ

What is the common name of Copiapoa echinoides?

Spiny Copiapoa

What is the growth habit of Copiapoa echinoides?

It is a low-growing, stemless cactus that typically grows to 6-12” tall and as wide.

What is the soil type of Copiapoa echinoides?

It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun to part shade.

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.
Joseph zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck (1773-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salm-Dyck' in the authors string.