Status:
valid
Authors:
(Katt.) P.C.Guerrero & Helmut Walter
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
in Taxon 68(3): 568. 2020.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001430920
Description
Eriosyce elquiensis (also called Elquiensis, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Argentina. It is a globose cactus with a short stem and numerous ribs. It grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eriosyce elquiensis is a species of cactus that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriosyce elquiensis has yellow flowers with a white stigma. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and globular with yellow spines.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriosyce elquiensis is a slow-growing, globose cactus native to Chile. 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 Eriosyce elquiensis
Eriosyce elquiensis can be found in the wild in Mexico, in the states of Sonora and Chihuahua.
Eriosyce elquiensis FAQ
What is the common name of Eriosyce elquiensis?
Elquiensis Eriosyce
What is the natural habitat of Eriosyce elquiensis?
Deserts and dry grasslands
How often should Eriosyce elquiensis be watered?
Once every two weeks
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
Pablo C. Guerrero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Guerrero' in the authors string.
Guerrero, P.C., Walter, H.E., Arroyo, Mary T.K., Peña, Carol M., Tamburrino, I., De Benidictis, M. & Larridon, I. 2020: Molecular phylogeny of the large South American genus Eriosyce (Notocacteae, Cactaceae): Generic delimitation and proposed changes in i: