Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
haematantha
ID:
662797

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speg.) D.R.Hunt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 9: 88. 1991.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662129

Common Names

  • Echinopsis haematantha
  • Blood-Flowered Hedgehog Cactus
  • Blood-Flowered Sea Urchin Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Lobivia haematantha jasimanensis Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia elongata Backeb. [unknown]
  • Lobivia amblayensis Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia amblayensis albispina Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia mirabunda Backeb. [unknown]
  • Lobivia hualfinensis Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia kuehnrichii Frič [unknown]
  • Echinocactus cachensis (Speg.) Speg. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus haematanthus Speg. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis albispina Roth [unknown]
  • Echinopsis amblayensis (Rausch) H.Friedrich [unknown]
  • Echinopsis amblayensis albispina (Rausch) H.Friedrich [unknown]
  • Echinopsis cachensis Speg. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis densispina amblayensis (Rausch) J.G.Lamb. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis elongata (Backeb.) H.Friedrich [unknown]
  • Echinopsis haematantha chorrillosensis (Rausch) J.G.Lamb. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis haematantha elongata (Backeb.) J.G.Lamb. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis haematantha hualfinensis (Rausch) J.G.Lamb. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis haematantha jasimanensis (Rausch) J.G.Lamb. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis haematantha kuehnrichii (Frič) J.G.Lamb. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis hualfinensis (Rausch) H.Friedrich & Glaetzle [unknown]
  • Echinopsis kuehnrichii (Frič) H.Friedrich & Glaetzle [unknown]
  • Hymenorebutia drijverana (Backeb.) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Hymenorebutia kuehnrichii (Frič) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Lobivia drijveriana Backeb. [unknown]
  • Lobivia cachensis (Speg.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha (Speg.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha cachensis (Speg.) J.Ullmann [unknown]
  • Lobivia chorrillosensis Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha chorrillosensis (Rausch) Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia drijveriana astranthema Backeb. [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha chorrillosensis (Rausch) Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha chorrillosensis (Rausch) Rausch ex G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha kuehnrichii (Frič) Rausch ex G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha amblayensis (Rausch) Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha chorrillosensis (Rausch) Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha elongata (Backeb.) Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha fechseri (Rausch) Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha hualfinensis (Rausch) Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha amblayensis (Rausch) Rausch ex G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha drijveriana (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha elongata (Backeb.) Rausch ex G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha fechseri (Rausch) Rausch ex G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha hualfinensis (Rausch) Rausch ex G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha kuehnrichii (Frič) Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia haematantha viridis Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia hualfinensis fechseri Rausch [unknown]
  • Lobivia kuehnrichii antennifera Rausch [unknown]

Description

Echinopsis haematantha (also called Red-Spined Torch Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Argentina and Bolivia. It is a columnar cactus with red spines and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Echinopsis haematantha is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinopsis haematantha is yellow with a red center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinopsis haematantha 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 haematantha

Echinopsis haematantha can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.

Echinopsis haematantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinopsis haematantha?

Echinopsis haematantha

What type of plant is Echinopsis haematantha?

Cactus

Where is Echinopsis haematantha 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,

References

Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.