Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
catingicola
ID:
652608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buining & Brederoo

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 25: 265–267. 1974.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651940

Common Names

  • Discocactus catingicola
  • Catingicola Discocactus
  • Catingicola Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Discocactus cangaensis Diers & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus catingicola griseus (Buining & Brederoo) P.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus catingicola griseus (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus catingicola nigrisaetosus (Buining & Brederoo) P.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus catingicola rapirhizus (Buining & Brederoo) P.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus crassispinus P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus crassispinus araguaiensis P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus estevesii Diers [unknown]
  • Discocactus griseus Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Discocactus heptacanthus catingicola (Buining & Brederoo) N.P.Taylor & Zappi [unknown]
  • Discocactus nigrisaetosus Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Discocactus piauiensis P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus prominentigibbus Diers & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus rapirhizus Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Discocactus silvaticus Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Discocactus spinosior Buining & Brederoo [unknown]

Description

Discocactus catingicola (also called 'Catingicola Discocactus', among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the family Cactaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Discocactus catingicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Discocactus catingicola has white flowers with yellow anthers and a three-lobed seed capsule. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Discocactus catingicola is a cactus native to Brazil. It is easy to propagate by seed or stem cuttings. To cultivate, it needs a well-draining soil mix and bright, direct light. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Discocactus catingicola

Discocactus catingicola is found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Discocactus catingicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Discocactus catingicola?

Discocactus catingicola

What is the common name of Discocactus catingicola?

No common name

Where is Discocactus catingicola found?

Discocactus catingicola is found in Brazil

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

Albert Frederik Hendrik Buining (1901-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buining' in the authors string.
Arnold J. Brederoo (1917-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brederoo' in the authors string.