Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subgibbosa
ID:
676799

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) Katt.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Eriosyce (Cactac.) Gen. Revis. Ampl.: 119. 1994.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676131

Common Names

  • Eriosyce Subgibbosa
  • Subgibbosa Copiapoa
  • Subgibbosa Eriosyce

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Synonyms

  • Neoporteria acutissima (Otto & A.Dietr.) Borg [unknown]
  • Neoporteria castaneoides (Cels) Werderm. [unknown]
  • Neoporteria heteracantha (Backeb.) W.T.Marshall [unknown]
  • Neoporteria exsculpta (Otto ex Pfieiff.) Borg [unknown]
  • Neoporteria microsperma F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Neoporteria subcylindrica (Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neochilenia rostrata (Jacobi) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Opuntia berteroi (Colla) A.E.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Cactus berteroi Colla [unknown]
  • Cactus floribundus (Hook.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cactus gibbosus (Salm-Dyck) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cereus dichroacanthus Mart. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cereus foveolatus J.N.Haage ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cereus hoffmannseggii C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Cereus montevidensis Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Chilenia acutissima (Otto & A.Dietr.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Chilenia castaneoides (Cels ex Salm-Dyck) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Chilenia heteracantha Backeb. [unknown]
  • Chilenia rostrata (Jacobi) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Chilenia subcylindrica Backeb. [unknown]
  • Chilenia subgibbosa (Haw.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cumulopuntia berteroi (Colla) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Echinocactus acutissimus Otto & A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus berteroi (Colla) Gay [unknown]
  • Echinocactus castaneoides Cels ex Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinocactus crenatus Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus exsculptus Otto ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus exsculptus foveolatus (J.N.Haage ex Pfeiff.) Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinocactus foveolatus (J.N.Haage ex Pfeiff.) Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinocactus gayanus Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus guyannensis Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus montevidensis C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus rostratus Jacobi [unknown]
  • Echinocactus subgibbosus Haw. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus thrincogonos Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus thrincogonus elatior Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus valparaiso C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Euporteria acutissima (Otto & A.Dietr.) Kreuz. & Buining [unknown]
  • Euporteria castaneoides (Cels) Kreuz. & Buining [unknown]
  • Euporteria heteracantha (Backeb.) Kreuz. & Buining [unknown]
  • Euporteria nigrihorrida (Backeb.) Kreuz. & Buining [unknown]
  • Euporteria subcylindrica (Backeb.) Kreuz. & Buining [unknown]
  • Euporteria subgibbosa (Haw.) Kreuz. & Buining [unknown]
  • Hildmannia rostrata (Jacobi) Kreuz. & Buining [unknown]
  • Echinocactus acutissimus cristatus C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus exsculptus cristatus C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus exsculptus elatior C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus exsculptus fulvispinus C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus exsculptus tenuispinus C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus exsculptus thrincogonus C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Neoporteria subgibbosa (Haw.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Echinocactus hoffmannseggii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Mammillaria floribunda Hook. [unknown]
  • Mammillaria gibbosa Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Eriosyce clavata nigrihorrida (Backeb. ex A.W.Hill) Helmut Walter [invalid]
  • Neoporteria clavata nigrihorrida (Backeb.) A.E.Hoffm. [invalid]
  • Neoporteria litoralis intermedia F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Neoporteria litoralis robustispina Y.Itô [invalid]
  • Neoporteria microsperma graciana F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Neoporteria microsperma serenana F.Ritter & Y.Itô [invalid]
  • Neoporteria nigrihorrida minor Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neoporteria subgibbosa castaneoides (Cels ex Salm-Dyck) Donald & G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Neoporteria subgibbosa heteracantha (Backeb.) Donald & G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Neoporteria subgibbosa microsperma (F.Ritter) Donald & G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Neoporteria subgibbosa serenana (F.Ritter & Y.Itô) Donald & G.D.Rowley [invalid]
  • Neoporteria subgibbosa subcylindrica (Backeb.) Donald & G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Neoporteria subgibbosa chionacantha Y.Itô [invalid]
  • Neoporteria subgibbosa intermedia (F.Ritter) A.E.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Neoporteria subgibbosa nigrihorrida (Backeb.) Donald & G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Neoporteria subgibbosa orientalis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Neoporteria wagenknechtii microsperma (F.Ritter) A.E.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Eriosyce subgibbosa (also called Copiapoa subgibbosa, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Chile. It is a globose cactus with a short stem, up to 8 cm tall and 8 cm in diameter, with 8-10 ribs. It is found in the Atacama Desert, growing in sandy soils in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosyce subgibbosa 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 subgibbosa 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 subgibbosa 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 subgibbosa

Eriosyce subgibbosa can be found in Chile.

Eriosyce subgibbosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosyce subgibbosa?

Eriosyce subgibbosa

What is the common name of Eriosyce subgibbosa?

Subgibbous Chilean Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Eriosyce subgibbosa?

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

Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Fred Kattermann (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Katt.' in the authors string.