Eriosyce spectabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Katt., Helmut Walter & J.C.Acosta
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 83: 198. 2011.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750370
Common Names
- Spectabilis Eriosyce
- Eriosyce Spectabilis
- Spectabilis Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriosyce spectabilis (also called Spectacular Eriosyce, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to Chile. It has rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Eriosyce spectabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriosyce spectabilis is a yellow, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriosyce spectabilis is a succulent plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings or offsets. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. It is best grown in sandy or gravelly soils with plenty of organic matter. It can be propagated by stem cuttings in spring or summer, or by offsets in spring.
Where to Find Eriosyce spectabilis
Eriosyce spectabilis can be found in the deserts of Chile.
Eriosyce spectabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriosyce spectabilis?
Eriosyce spectabilis
What type of plant is Eriosyce spectabilis?
Cactus
Where does Eriosyce spectabilis originate from?
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
Fred Kattermann (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Katt.' in the authors string.
Helmut Walter (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Helmut Walter' in the authors string.
Juan C. Acosta: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Acosta' in the authors string.
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