Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
676792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Ritter) Katt.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Syst. Init. 12: 14. 2001.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676124

Common Names

  • Eriosyce Simulans
  • Simulans Copiapoa
  • Simulans Eriosyce

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Synonyms

  • Neochilenia simulans (F.Ritter) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Pyrrhocactus simulans F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Neoporteria simulans (F.Ritter) Donald & G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Eriosyce heinrichiana simulans (F.Ritter) Katt. [unknown]

Description

Eriosyce simulans (also called Simulating cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus with small, yellow flowers and spiny green stems. It is native to Chile and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosyce simulans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriosyce simulans has bright yellow flowers that are tubular in shape and are borne in dense, upright spikes. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosyce simulans is a slow-growing cactus species that requires a well-drained soil mix and plenty of sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, although offsets can be used as well.

Where to Find Eriosyce simulans

Eriosyce simulans can be found in Chile.

Eriosyce simulans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosyce simulans?

Eriosyce simulans

What is the common name of Eriosyce simulans?

Simulating Chilean Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Eriosyce simulans?

It is native to the Atacama Desert in Chile

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.
Fred Kattermann (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Katt.' in the authors string.