Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
placentiformis
ID:
652664

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lehm.) K.Schum.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
in: Engler, H.G.A. & Prantl, K. A. E., Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 190. 1894.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651996

Common Names

  • Discocactus placentiformis
  • Placentiformis Discocactus
  • Placentiformis Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Melocactus besleri Link & Otto [unknown]
  • Melocactus placentiformis (Lehm.) DC. [unknown]
  • Discocactus placentiformis multicolorispinus (P.J.Braun & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [invalid]
  • Cactus alteolens (Lem. ex A.Dietr.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cactus placentiformis Lehm. [unknown]
  • Discocactus alteolens Lem. ex A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Discocactus alteolens K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Discocactus besleri F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Discocactus crystallophilus Diers & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus insignis Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Discocactus latispinus Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Discocactus latispinus pseudolatispinus (Diers & Esteves) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus latispinus pulvinicapitatus (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus lehmannii Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Discocactus linkii Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Discocactus multicolorispinus P.J.Braun & Brederoo [invalid]
  • Discocactus placentiformis alteolens (Lem. ex A.Dietr.) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus placentiformis alteolens (Lem. ex A.Dietr.) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus placentiformis pugionacanthus (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus placentiformis pugionacanthus (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus pseudolatispinus Diers & Esteves [unknown]
  • Discocactus pugionacanthus Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Discocactus pulvinicapitatus Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Discocactus tricornis Monv. ex Pfeiff. & Otto [unknown]
  • Echinocactus alteolens Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus alteolens (Lem. ex A.Dietr.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus placentiformis (Lehm.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus tricornis Monv. ex A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Discocactus placentiformis multicolorispinus P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]

Description

Discocactus placentiformis (also called 'Placentiform 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 placentiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Discocactus placentiformis 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 placentiformis 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 placentiformis

Discocactus placentiformis is native to the tropical forests of Brazil.

Discocactus placentiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Discocactus placentiformis?

Discocactus placentiformis

What is the common name of Discocactus placentiformis?

No common name

Where is Discocactus placentiformis found?

Discocactus placentiformis 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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.