Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
jajoiana
ID:
1418348

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Backeb.) Blossf.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Kakteensamen: 16. 1938.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001430813


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Description

Echinopsis jajoiana (also called Jajo Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Argentina and Bolivia. It is a columnar cactus with long, cylindrical stems that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its stems are covered in small, white spines and are topped with large, pink flowers. It is typically found in dry, desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinopsis jajoiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or a living fence. The plant is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinopsis jajoiana has white flowers with a yellow stigma. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and globular with yellow spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinopsis jajoiana is a slow-growing, globose cactus native to Argentina. It can reach up to 6 inches (15 cm) in height. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, as the plant does not produce viable seeds.

Where to Find Echinopsis jajoiana

Echinopsis jajoiana can be found in the wild in Mexico, in the states of Sonora and Chihuahua.

Echinopsis jajoiana FAQ

What is the common name of Echinopsis jajoiana?

Jajoiana Echinopsis

What is the natural habitat of Echinopsis jajoiana?

Deserts and dry grasslands

How often should Echinopsis jajoiana be watered?

Once every two weeks

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

Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Robert Blossfeld (1882-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blossf.' in the authors string.