Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
falcata
ID:
1289249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rümpler

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Handb. Cacteenk.: 622. 1885.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288587

Common Names

  • Echinopsis Falcata
  • Falcata Hedgehog Cactus
  • Falcata Torch Cactus

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Description

Echinopsis falcata (also called Sickle-shaped Echinopsis, among many other common names) is a small cactus species native to Mexico. It has cylindrical 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 falcata is a low-growing, spreading plant that is often used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens and containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinopsis falcata has large, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, yellowish-brown spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinopsis falcata 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 falcata

Echinopsis falcata is native to Argentina.

Echinopsis falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinopsis falcata?

Echinopsis falcata

What type of plant is Echinopsis falcata?

Cactus

Where does Echinopsis falcata 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,

References