Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
chachapoyensis
ID:
622566

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ochoa & Backeb.) Ochoa & Backeb. ex D.R.Hunt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Consensus Init. 7: 32. 1999.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621898

Common Names

  • Corryocactus Chachapoyensis
  • Chachapoyas Corryocactus
  • Native Fuchsia

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Synonyms

  • Cereus chachapoyensis Ochoa & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Corryocactus chachapoyensis Ochoa & Backeb. [invalid]

Description

Corryocactus chachapoyensis (also called Chachapoyas 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 chachapoyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in bonsai and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Corryocactus chachapoyensis 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 chachapoyensis 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 chachapoyensis

Corryocactus chachapoyensis is native to Peru.

Corryocactus chachapoyensis FAQ

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Cactaceae

What is the common name of Corryocactus chachapoyensis?

Chachapoyas 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

Carlos M. Ochoa (1929-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochoa' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.