Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
heptacanthus
ID:
652640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 218, f. 232. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651972

Common Names

  • Discocactus heptacanthus
  • Heptacanthus Discocactus
  • Heptacanthus Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Neodiscocactus heptacanthus (Barb.Rodr.) Y.Itô [unknown]
  • Discocactus flavispinus Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Discocactus hartmannii magnimammus (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Discocactus hartmannii magnimammus (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus heptacanthus magnimammus (Buining & Brederoo) N.P.Taylor & Zappi [unknown]
  • Discocactus heptacanthus melanochlorus (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus heptacanthus semicampaniflorus (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus magnimammus Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Discocactus melanochlorus Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Discocactus semicampaniflorus Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Discocactus silicicola Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Discocactus squamibaccatus Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Discocactus subterraneo-proliferans Diers & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus patulifolius Buining & Brederoo [deprecated]
  • Malacocarpus heptacanthus Barb.Rodr. [unknown]

Description

Discocactus heptacanthus (also called 'Seven-spined 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 heptacanthus 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 heptacanthus 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 heptacanthus 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 heptacanthus

Discocactus heptacanthus is native to the tropical forests of Brazil.

Discocactus heptacanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Discocactus heptacanthus?

Discocactus heptacanthus

What is the common name of Discocactus heptacanthus?

No common name

Where is Discocactus heptacanthus found?

Discocactus heptacanthus 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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.