Copiapoa fusca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Schaub & Keim
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
in Cact. Explor. 16: 42. 2016.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001430507
Common Names
- Fusca Copiapoa
- Copiapoa Fusca
- Fusca Copiapoa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Copiapoa fusca (also called 'Brown Copiapoa', among many other common names) is a small cactus species native to Chile. It has a globose body, usually with a few ribs, and is covered with white wool and yellowish spines. It grows in rocky areas and in scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Copiapoa fusca is a species of cactus that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Copiapoa fusca has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and spiny.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Copiapoa fusca is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and full sun. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced cactus fertilizer.
Where to Find Copiapoa fusca
Copiapoa fusca is native to Chile, and can be found in the Atacama Desert of the country.
Copiapoa fusca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Copiapoa fusca?
Copiapoa fusca
What is the common name of Copiapoa fusca?
Fusca Cactus
What is the natural habitat of Copiapoa fusca?
Deserts in Chile
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
Ingrid Schaub: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Schaub' in the authors string.
Ricardo Keim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keim' in the authors string.
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