Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
huotii
ID:
662820

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Cels) Labour.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Cact.: 301. 1853.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662152

Common Names

  • Echinopsis huotii
  • Huot's Hedgehog Cactus
  • Huot's Sea Urchin Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Echinocactus huottii F.Cels [unknown]
  • Echinopsis apiculata Linke [unknown]
  • Echinopsis arebaloi Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Echinopsis cochabambensis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis comarapana Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Echinopsis pereziensis Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Echinopsis sucrensis Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Echinopsis huotii huotii [unknown]
  • Cereus huottii J.F.Cels [illegitimate]

Description

Echinopsis huotii (also called Huot's Torch Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Argentina and Bolivia. It is a columnar cactus with short spines and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Echinopsis huotii is used as an ornamental plant 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 huotii 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 huotii 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 huotii

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

Echinopsis huotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinopsis huotii?

Echinopsis huotii

What type of plant is Echinopsis huotii?

Cactus

Where is Echinopsis huotii 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

François Cels (1771-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Cels' in the authors string.
J. Labouret (1820-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labour.' in the authors string.