Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clavata
ID:
744495

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Söhrens ex K.Schum.) Helmut Walter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 26: 92. 2008.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743828

Common Names

  • Eriosyce clavata
  • Club-spined Chilean Cactus
  • Chilean Cactus

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Description

Eriosyce clavata (also called Clavate Eriosyce, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is native to Chile. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosyce clavata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriosyce clavata has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a round shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosyce clavata is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. The plant will reach a height of up to 20 cm and will flower in late summer.

Where to Find Eriosyce clavata

Eriosyce clavata is native to Chile.

Eriosyce clavata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosyce clavata?

Eriosyce clavata

What are the common names of Eriosyce clavata?

Clavate Eriosyce

What is the family of Eriosyce clavata?

Cactaceae

Species in the Eriosyce genus

Eriosyce caligophila, Eriosyce aerocarpa, Eriosyce aspillagae, Eriosyce aurata, Eriosyce bulbocalyx, Eriosyce calderana, Eriosyce chilensis, Eriosyce crispa, Eriosyce curvispina, Eriosyce engleri, Eriosyce eriosyzoides, Eriosyce esmeraldana, Eriosyce garaventae, Eriosyce heinrichiana, Eriosyce iquiquensis, Eriosyce islayensis, Eriosyce krausii, Eriosyce kunzei, Eriosyce limariensis, Eriosyce marksiana, Eriosyce megliolii, Eriosyce napina, Eriosyce occulta, Eriosyce odieri, Eriosyce paucicostata, Eriosyce recondita, Eriosyce rodentiophila, Eriosyce senilis, Eriosyce simulans, Eriosyce sociabilis, Eriosyce strausiana, Eriosyce subgibbosa, Eriosyce taltalensis, Eriosyce tenebrica, Eriosyce umadeave, Eriosyce villicumensis, Eriosyce villosa, Eriosyce clavata, Eriosyce spectabilis, Eriosyce wagenknechtii, Eriosyce armata, Eriosyce atroviridis, Eriosyce castanea, Eriosyce coimasensis, Eriosyce duripulpa, Eriosyce elquiensis, Eriosyce fankhauseri, Eriosyce glabrescens, Eriosyce litoralis, Eriosyce malleolata,

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.
Johannes Söhrens (d.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Söhrens' in the authors string.
Helmut Walter (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Helmut Walter' in the authors string.