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valid
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Hoffm.
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Caryophyllales.org
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WFO Identifier:
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Common Names
- Coquimbana Echinopsis
- Coquimbana Hedgehog Cactus
- Coquimbana Easter Lily Cactus
Description
Echinopsis coquimbana (also called Coquimban Echinopsis, among many other common names) is a small, globular cactus with a dense covering of spines. It is native to South America and is found in rocky hillsides and dry scrublands. It has a single stem with a diameter of up to 4 inches and is usually covered with white, yellow, or pink spines.
Uses & Benefits
Echinopsis coquimbana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinopsis coquimbana is white, with a diameter of about 3 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinopsis coquimbana is a fast-growing cactus that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered when the soil is dry and fertilized during the growing season.
Where to Find Echinopsis coquimbana
Echinopsis coquimbana can be found in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile.
Echinopsis coquimbana FAQ
What is the common name of Echinopsis coquimbana?
Coquimban Torch Cactus
What is the ideal temperature for Echinopsis coquimbana?
65-80 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the ideal light for Echinopsis coquimbana?
Bright, indirect light
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,