Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Itô
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Explan. Diagr. Austroechinocactinae: 285. 1957.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661981
Common Names
- Echinopsis berlingii
- Berling's Hedgehog Cactus
- Sea Urchin Cactus
Description
Echinopsis berlingii (also called Berling's Echinopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has white flowers with yellow centers. It has long, narrow leaves and a Berling stem.
Uses & Benefits
Echinopsis berlingii is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinopsis berlingii is a large, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinopsis berlingii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and the clumps divided into smaller sections, each with a few roots attached. These sections should then be replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Echinopsis berlingii
Echinopsis berlingii can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.
Echinopsis berlingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinopsis berlingii?
Echinopsis berlingii
What type of plant is Echinopsis berlingii?
Cactus
Where is Echinopsis berlingii native to?
South America
Species in the Echinopsis genus
Echinopsis amoenissima,
Echinopsis aurea,
Echinopsis berlingii,
Echinopsis breviflora,
Echinopsis cabrerae,
Echinopsis calochlora,
Echinopsis chrysantha,
Echinopsis densispina,
Echinopsis droegeana,
Echinopsis duvallii,
Echinopsis fraciliflora,
Echinopsis gigantea,
Echinopsis haematantha,
Echinopsis hamatispina,
Echinopsis hammerschmidii,
Echinopsis hossei,
Echinopsis huotii,
Echinopsis ibicuatensis,
Echinopsis lagemannii,
Echinopsis macrodiscus,
Echinopsis marsoneri,
Echinopsis mieckleyi,
Echinopsis mihanovichii,
Echinopsis muelleri,
Echinopsis nigerrima,
Echinopsis oxygona,
Echinopsis picta,
Echinopsis poselgeri,
Echinopsis quehlii,
Echinopsis rohlandii,
Echinopsis salmiana,
Echinopsis salpigophara,
Echinopsis silvestrii,
Echinopsis sphacelata,
Echinopsis tacuarembense,
Echinopsis tephracantha,
Echinopsis tougardii,
Echinopsis tubiflora,
Echinopsis tucumanensis,
Echinopsis undulata,
Echinopsis valida,
Echinopsis wilkensii,
Echinopsis semidenudata,
Echinopsis kermensiana,
Echinopsis beckmannii,
Echinopsis boeckmannii,
Echinopsis boutillieri,
Echinopsis droegeana,
Echinopsis duvallii,
Echinopsis elegans,
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,