Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
aureus
ID:
622555

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meyen) Hutchison

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
in Sukkulentenkunde 7-8: 9. 1963.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621887

Common Names

  • Corryocactus Aureus
  • Golden Corryocactus
  • Native Fuchsia

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Synonyms

  • Cactus aureus Meyen [unknown]
  • Cereus aureus (Meyen) Meyen [unknown]
  • Cereus aureus (Meyen) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cereus meyenii (Britton & Rose) Werderm. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus aureus (Meyen) F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Corryocactus acervatus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Corryocactus cuajonesensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Echinocactus aureus (Meyen) Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Erdisia meyenii Britton & Rose [unknown]

Description

Corryocactus aureus (also called Golden Corryocactus, among many other common names) is a small cactus native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in open forests and woodlands. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Uses & Benefits

Corryocactus aureus is an attractive, low-growing shrub with a dense, compact growth habit. It is often used as a hedge or in rock gardens. The foliage is attractive and the small, yellow flowers are a bonus.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Corryocactus aureus are yellow in colour and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corryocactus aureus is a perennial plant that is native to Peru. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Corryocactus aureus

Corryocactus aureus is found in Peru.

Corryocactus aureus FAQ

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Cactaceae

What is the common name of Corryocactus aureus?

Golden Cactus

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

Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.
Paul Clifford Hutchison (1924-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutchison' in the authors string.