Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heinrichiana
ID:
676737

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Backeb.) Katt.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Eriosyce (Cactac.) Gen. Revis. Ampl.: 118. 1994.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676069

Common Names

  • Eriosyce Heinrichiana
  • Heinrichiana Copiapoa
  • Heinrichiana Eriosyce

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Synonyms

  • Nichelia occulta (Phil.) Bullock [unknown]
  • Neochilenia occulta (Phil.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neochilenia deherdtiana Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neochilenia chorosensis (F.Ritter) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Pyrrhocactus trapichensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Pyrrhocactus heinrichianus (Backeb.) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Pyrrhocactus deherdtianus (Backeb.) Katt. [unknown]
  • Pyrrhocactus occultus (K.Schum.) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Pyrrhocactus chorosensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Pyrrhocactus chaniarensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Chilenia occulta (Phil.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus niger Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinocactus occultus Phil. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus jussieui cristatus Rümpler [unknown]
  • Horridocactus heinrichianus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neoporteria heinrichiana (Backeb.) Ferryman [unknown]
  • Neoporteria chorosensis (F.Ritter) Donald & G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Neoporteria deherdtiana (Backeb.) Donald & G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Neoporteria occulta (Phil.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Echinocactus jussianus Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus occultus K.Schum. [illegitimate]
  • Neoporteria curvispina heinrichiana (Backeb.) Donald & G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Neoporteria jussieui chaniarensis (F.Ritter) A.E.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Neoporteria jussieui chorosensis (F.Ritter) A.E.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Neoporteria jussieui trapichensis (F.Ritter) A.E.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Eriosyce heinrichiana (also called Heinrich's Sea Urchin Cactus, among many other common names) is a small, globose cactus native to Chile. It has a dense, spiny-toothed, gray-green epidermis and a short stem. It is found in dry, rocky areas and coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosyce heinrichiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriosyce heinrichiana is a small, yellow-green flower with a central yellow disc. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosyce heinrichiana is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Eriosyce heinrichiana

Eriosyce heinrichiana can be found in the Atacama Desert of Chile.

Eriosyce heinrichiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosyce heinrichiana?

Eriosyce heinrichiana

What is the common name of Eriosyce heinrichiana?

Heinrich's Eriosyce

What is the hardiness zone of Eriosyce heinrichiana?

9-11

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

Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Fred Kattermann (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Katt.' in the authors string.