Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
wilkensii
ID:
663083

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Linke) K.Schum.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Gesamtbeschr. Kakt.: 235. 1897.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662415

Common Names

  • Echinopsis wilkensii
  • Wilkens' Hedgehog Cactus
  • Wilkens' Easter Lily Cactus

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Description

Echinopsis wilkensii (also called Wilkens' Torch Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is native to the Chaco region of Argentina and Paraguay. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinopsis wilkensii is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinopsis wilkensii is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinopsis wilkensii 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 wilkensii

Echinopsis wilkensii can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America, from Peru to Bolivia.

Echinopsis wilkensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinopsis wilkensii?

Echinopsis wilkensii

What is the common name of Echinopsis wilkensii?

Wilkens' Cactus

What type of cactus is Echinopsis wilkensii?

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
August Linke (d.1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linke' in the authors string.