Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
oxygona
ID:
662904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Link) Zucc. ex Pfeiff.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Abbild. Beschr. Cact. 2(1): t. 4. 1845.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662236

Common Names

  • Echinopsis oxygona
  • Sharp-Spined Hedgehog Cactus
  • Sharp-Spined Sea Urchin Cactus

Searching for Echinopsis oxygona? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Rebutia multiplex (Pfeiff.) Roeder [unknown]
  • Cereus eyriesii Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cereus geminatus Otto ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cereus jasmineus Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cereus multiplex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cereus oxygonus (Link) Otto [unknown]
  • Cereus schelhasii Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cereus turbinatus Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus boutillieri Parm. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus decaisnei (Lem.) Steud. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus eyriesii Turpin [unknown]
  • Echinocactus eyriesii glaucus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus gemmatus Otto [unknown]
  • Echinocactus multiplex Hort. ex Pfeiff. [invalid]
  • Echinocactus octogonus G.Don [unknown]
  • Echinocactus oxygonus Link [unknown]
  • Echinocactus sulcatus Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus turbinatus Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinonyctanthus decaisneanus Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinonyctanthus eyriesii Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinonyctanthus multiplex Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinonyctanthus nigrispinus Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinonyctanthus oxygonus (Otto) Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinonyctanthus turbinatus Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis adolfofriedrichii G.Moser [unknown]
  • Echinopsis brasiliensis Frič ex Pazout [unknown]
  • Echinopsis decaisniana (Lem.) Walp. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis derenbergii Frič [unknown]
  • Echinopsis derenbergii blossfeldii Backeb. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis eyriesii (Turpin) Pfeiff. & Otto [illegitimate]
  • Echinopsis eyriesii grandiflora Rud.Mey. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis eyriesii pudantii P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis eyriesii schelhasii (Pfeiff. & Otto) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis gemmata decaisneana (Lem.) Schelle [unknown]
  • Echinopsis gemmata schelhasii Schelle [unknown]
  • Echinopsis melanacantha A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis multiplex Pfeiff. & Otto [unknown]
  • Echinopsis multiplex monstrosa (Pfeiff.) Gürke [unknown]
  • Echinopsis nigrispina (Lem.) Walp. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis oxygona brevispina F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Echinopsis oxygona grandiflora (Rud.Mey.) J.Ullmann [unknown]
  • Echinopsis paraguayensis Mundt ex F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Echinopsis pudantii Pfersdorf ex Roth [unknown]
  • Echinopsis schelhasii Pfeiff. & Otto [unknown]
  • Echinopsis schwantesii Frič [unknown]
  • Echinopsis tettavii Kratz [unknown]
  • Echinopsis tubiflora paraguayensis Rud.Mey. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis turbinata Pfeiff. & Otto [unknown]
  • Echinopsis werdermannii Frič ex Fleisch. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis zuccarinii Pfeiff. & Otto [unknown]
  • Cereus multiplex monstrosus Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis eyriesii cristata Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis eyriesii duvallii Schelle [unknown]
  • Echinopsis eyriesii glauca C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis eyriesii glaucescens C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis eyriesii major Schelle [unknown]
  • Echinopsis eyriesii phyligera Schelle [unknown]
  • Echinopsis eyriesii rosea Link ex Schelle [unknown]
  • Echinopsis eyriesii tettavii Jacobi [unknown]
  • Echinopsis eyriesii triumphans Jacobi [unknown]
  • Echinopsis oxygona turbinata Mittler ex Labour. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis eyriesii (Turpin) Zucc. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis multiplex (Pfeiff.) Zucc. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis oxygona (Link) Zucc. [deprecated]
  • Echinopsis paraguayensis Mundt [unknown]
  • Cereus decaisneanus (Lem.) Mottet [unknown]
  • Echinocactus decaisneanus (Lem.) Steud. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus multiplex Otto [invalid]
  • Echinopsis oxygona brasiliensis (Frič ex Pazout) J.Ullmann [unknown]
  • Echinopsis oxygona multiplex (Pfeiff.) J.Ullmann [unknown]
  • Echinopsis oxygona werdermannii (Frič ex Fleisch.) J.Ullmann [unknown]
  • Echinopsis zuccarinii rolandii É.Morren [unknown]

Description

Echinopsis oxygona (also called Oxygen 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 oxygona 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 oxygona is yellow with a red center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

Searching for Echinopsis oxygona? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Echinopsis oxygona can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from the side branches and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the temperature at 18-25°C.

Where to Find Echinopsis oxygona

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

Echinopsis oxygona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinopsis oxygona?

Echinopsis oxygona

What is the common name of Echinopsis oxygona?

Easter Lily Cactus

What type of cactus is Echinopsis oxygona?

Columnar cactus

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Karl Georg Pfeiffer (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeiff.' in the authors string.