Disocactus aurantiacus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiacus
ID:
652884
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kimnach) Barthlott
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 9: 87. 1991.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652216
Common Names
- Disocactus Aurantiacus
- Aurantiacus Disocactus
- Aurantiacus Cactus
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- Disocactus speciosus aurantiacus (Kimnach) Ralf Bauer [unknown]
- Heliocereus aurantiacus Kimnach [unknown]
Description
Disocactus aurantiacus (also called 'Orange Disocactus', among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the family Cactaceae. It is found in Mexico, where it is found in dry, rocky soils. It is a small, perennial cactus, growing up to 30 cm tall.
Uses & Benefits
Disocactus aurantiacus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disocactus aurantiacus has bright orange flowers with yellow-tipped petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disocactus aurantiacus can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Disocactus aurantiacus
Disocactus aurantiacus is native to Mexico.
Disocactus aurantiacus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disocactus aurantiacus?
Disocactus aurantiacus
What is the natural habitat of Disocactus aurantiacus?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common uses of Disocactus aurantiacus?
Ornamental and medicinal purposes
Species in the Disocactus genus
Disocactus capelleanus, Disocactus moennighoffii, Disocactus ackermannii, Disocactus aurantiacus, Disocactus biformis, Disocactus eichlamii, Disocactus hybridus, Disocactus kimnachii, Disocactus macdougallii, Disocactus macranthus, Disocactus mallisonii, Disocactus nelsonii, Disocactus phyllanthoides, Disocactus quezaltecus, Disocactus speciosus, Disocactus violaceus, Disocactus anguliger, Disocactus lepidocarpus, Disocactus lodei, Disocactus salvadorensis, Disocactus crenatus,
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
Wilhelm Barthlott (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barthlott' in the authors string.
Myron William Kimnach (1922-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kimnach' in the authors string.
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