Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
629961

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salm-Dyck) F.Ritter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Kakteen Südamerika 2: 492. 1980.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629293

Common Names

  • Cumulopuntia Boliviana
  • Bolivian Cactus
  • Pincushion Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia rarissima (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia asplundii (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia cucumiformis Griffiths [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus melanacanthus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus flexispinus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus catacanthus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus curvispinus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus virgultus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Austrocylindropuntia boliviana (Salm-Dyck) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Cactus pentlandii Lem. [illegitimate]
  • Cumulopuntia famatinensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Cumulopuntia fulvicoma (Rauh & Backeb.) E.F.Anderson [unknown]
  • Cumulopuntia galerasensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Cumulopuntia pampana F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Cumulopuntia pentlandii (Salm-Dyck) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Cumulopuntia pyrrhacantha (K.Schum.) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus rarissimus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus subinermis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus wilkeanus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Opuntia backebergii G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia galerasensis (F.Ritter) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Opuntia wilkeana (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia subinermis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus minor Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus asplundii Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus microclados Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus bolivianus (Salm-Dyck) Kreuz. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus pentlandii (Salm-Dyck) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Opuntia pentlandii Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus fulvicomus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus bicolor (Rauh & Backeb.) Rauh [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus fulvicomus bicolor Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Opuntia fulvicoma (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia fulvicoma bicolor (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia pyrrhacantha K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Opuntia boliviana Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus pyrrhacanthus (K.Schum.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Maihueniopsis bolivianum (Salm-Dyck) R.Kiesling [unknown]
  • Maihueniopsis pentlandii (Salm-Dyck) R.Kiesling [unknown]
  • Opuntia pentlandii fuauxiana (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia pyrrhacantha leucolutea (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia rossiana fuauxiana (Backeb.) Kiessling [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus pentlandii adpressus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus pentlandii fuauxianus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus pyrrhacanthus leucoluteus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cumulopuntia boliviana boliviana [valid]

Description

Cumulopuntia boliviana (also called Bolivian Pincushion Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Bolivia and Peru. It is a small, globose cactus, up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall and up to 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter. It grows in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 9,800 feet (3,000 m).

Uses & Benefits

Cumulopuntia boliviana is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cumulopuntia boliviana are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cumulopuntia boliviana is a hardy cactus that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from a mature plant in spring or summer and allow it to dry out for a few days. Plant the cutting in a pot filled with well-draining cactus soil and place it in a sunny spot. Water the cutting sparingly and keep it in a warm, dry environment. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Cumulopuntia boliviana

Cumulopuntia boliviana can be found in Bolivia.

Cumulopuntia boliviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cumulopuntia boliviana?

Cumulopuntia boliviana

What are the uses of Cumulopuntia boliviana?

Cumulopuntia boliviana is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.

What is the origin of Cumulopuntia boliviana?

Cumulopuntia boliviana is native to Bolivia and parts of South America.

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

Joseph zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck (1773-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salm-Dyck' in the authors string.
Friedrich Ritter (1898-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ritter' in the authors string.