Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1289246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 20: 143. 1910.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288584

Common Names

  • Echinopsis Elegans
  • Elegans Hedgehog Cactus
  • Elegans Torch Cactus

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Description

Echinopsis elegans (also called Elegant Echinopsis, among many other common names) is a small cactus species native to Mexico. It has globular stems, up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter, with many tubercles and radial spines. It grows in rocky areas, in open grasslands and in scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Echinopsis elegans is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long blooming period and can produce beautiful flowers in shades of pink, orange, and red. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its roots being used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinopsis elegans has large, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, white spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinopsis elegans is a slow-growing cactus that can reach up to 15 cm in height and 10 cm in diameter. It has a globular shape and is covered with white spines. It needs to be grown in a well-draining soil mix and requires full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by seed or offsets.

Where to Find Echinopsis elegans

Echinopsis elegans is native to Argentina.

Echinopsis elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinopsis elegans?

Echinopsis elegans

What type of plant is Echinopsis elegans?

Cactus

Where does Echinopsis elegans originate from?

Argentina

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,

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