Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
squarrosus
ID:
622599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaupel) Hutchison

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1963

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621931

Common Names

  • Corryocactus Squarrosus
  • Squarrose Corryocactus
  • Native Fuchsia

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Synonyms

  • Cereus squarrosus Vaupel [unknown]
  • Corryocactus chavinilloensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Corryocactus gracilis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Corryocactus maximus (Backeb.) Hutchison [unknown]
  • Corryocactus pyroporphyranthus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Corryocactus quivillanus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Erdisia maxima Backeb. [unknown]
  • Erdisia squarrosa (Vaupel) Britton & Rose [unknown]

Description

Corryocactus squarrosus (also called bristly corryocactus, among many other common names) is a cactus that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Corryocactus squarrosus 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 Corryocactus squarrosus flower is small and yellow with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corryocactus squarrosus is a cactus species native to Peru. It is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated from seed or by cutting. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and allowed to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the plant in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Corryocactus squarrosus

Corryocactus squarrosus is native to Peru.

Corryocactus squarrosus FAQ

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Cactaceae

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Spiny 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

Friedrich Karl Johann Vaupel (1876-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaupel' in the authors string.
Paul Clifford Hutchison (1924-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutchison' in the authors string.