Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
diersianus
ID:
652619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Esteves

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 51: 179. 1979.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651951

Common Names

  • Discocactus diersianus
  • Diersianus Discocactus
  • Diersianus Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Discocactus cephaliaciculosus Buining & Brederoo ex P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus cephaliaciculosus nudicephalus P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus diersianus goianus (Diers & Esteves) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus diersianus goianus (Diers & Esteves) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus goianus Diers & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus hartmannii mamillosus (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Discocactus lindaianus Diers & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus mamillosus Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Discocactus paranaensis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Discocactus diersianus cephaliaciculosus (Buining & Brederoo ex P.J.Braun & Esteves) Guiggi [unknown]
  • Discocactus diersianus nudicephalus (P.J.Braun & Esteves) Guiggi [unknown]

Description

Discocactus diersianus (also called 'Diers' 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 diersianus 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 diersianus 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 diersianus is a cactus species native to Brazil. It is a small cactus, growing up to 4 cm in diameter and up to 6 cm tall. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix, in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by offsets.

Where to Find Discocactus diersianus

Discocactus diersianus is native to the tropical forests of Brazil.

Discocactus diersianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Discocactus diersianus?

Discocactus diersianus

What is the common name of Discocactus diersianus?

No common name

Where is Discocactus diersianus found?

Discocactus diersianus 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