Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Gesamtbeschr. Kakt.: 235. 1897.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662309
Common Names
- Echinopsis rohlandii
- Rohland's Hedgehog Cactus
- Rohland's Sea Urchin Cactus
Description
Echinopsis rohlandii (also called Rohland'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 rohlandii 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 rohlandii is a large, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinopsis rohlandii 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 rohlandii
Echinopsis rohlandii can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.
Echinopsis rohlandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinopsis rohlandii?
Echinopsis rohlandii
What is the common name of Echinopsis rohlandii?
Rohland's Cactus
What type of cactus is Echinopsis rohlandii?
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,