Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iquiquensis
ID:
676742

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Ritter) Ferryman

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Syst. Init. 16: 11. 2003.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676074

Common Names

  • Eriosyce Iquiquensis
  • Iquiquensis Copiapoa
  • Iquiquensis Eriosyce

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Synonyms

  • Neochilenia iquiquensis (F.Ritter) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Pyrrhocactus floribundus (Backeb.) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Pyrrhocactus iquiquensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Reicheocactus floribundus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Islaya iquiquensis (F.Ritter) Faúndez & R.Kiesling [unknown]
  • Neoporteria iquiquensis (F.Ritter) Donald & G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Eriosyce recondita iquiquensis (F.Ritter) Katt. [unknown]
  • Neoporteria aricensis floribunda (Backeb.) A.E.Hoffm. [invalid]
  • Neoporteria reichei floribunda (Backeb.) Donald & G.D.Rowley [invalid]

Description

Eriosyce iquiquensis (also called Iquique 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 iquiquensis 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 iquiquensis 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 iquiquensis can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers a well-drained soil mix and bright light. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Eriosyce iquiquensis

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

Eriosyce iquiquensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosyce iquiquensis?

Eriosyce iquiquensis

What is the common name of Eriosyce iquiquensis?

Iquique Eriosyce

What is the hardiness zone of Eriosyce iquiquensis?

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

Friedrich Ritter (1898-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ritter' in the authors string.
Roger M. Ferryman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferryman' in the authors string.