Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
ayacuchoensis
ID:
622556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh & Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
in Sitzungsber. Heidelberger Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl.: 246. 1958.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621888

Common Names

  • Corryocactus Ayacuchoensis
  • Ayacucho Corryocactus
  • Native Fuchsia

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Synonyms

  • Corryocactus ayacuchoensis leucacanthus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Corryocactus ayacuchoensis (also called Ayacucho Corryocactus, among many other common names) is a small cactus native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in open forests and woodlands. It is found in Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Corryocactus ayacuchoensis 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 ayacuchoensis 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 ayacuchoensis 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 ayacuchoensis

Corryocactus ayacuchoensis is found in Peru.

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Cactaceae

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Ayacucho 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

Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.