Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
676823

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Monv.) Katt.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1994

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676155

Common Names

  • Eriosyce Villosa
  • Villosa Copiapoa
  • Villosa Eriosyce

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Synonyms

  • Neoporteria atrispinosa (Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neoporteria cephalophora (Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neoporteria polyraphis (Pfeiff. ex Salm-Dyck) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cactus villosus Monv. [unknown]
  • Chilenia atrispinosa Backeb. [unknown]
  • Chilenia cephalophora Backeb. [unknown]
  • Chileniopsis polyrhaphis (Pfieiff. ex Salm-Dyck) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Chileniopsis villosa (Monv.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Chileniopsis villosa nigra (A.Berger) Y.Itô [unknown]
  • Echinocactus polyraphis Pfeiff. ex Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinocactus villosus (Monv.) Labour. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus villosus niger A.Berger [unknown]
  • Euporteria atrispinosa (Backeb.) Kreuz. & Buining [unknown]
  • Euporteria cephalophora (Backeb.) Kreuz. & Buining [unknown]
  • Euporteria villosa (Monv.) Kreuz. & Buining [unknown]
  • Neoporteria laniceps F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Neoporteria planiceps F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Neoporteria villosa (Monv.) A.Berger [unknown]
  • Neoporteria villosa polyraphis (Pfeiff. ex Salm-Dyck) Borg [unknown]
  • Echinocactus polyraphis Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Bridgesia polyraphis (Pfeiff. ex Salm-Dyck) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Bridgesia villosa (Monv.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neoporteria villosa atrispinosa (Backeb.) Donald & G.D.Rowley [invalid]
  • Neoporteria villosa cephalophora (Backeb.) Donald & G.D.Rowley [invalid]
  • Neoporteria villosa laniceps (F.Ritter) A.E.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Neoporteria villosa planiceps (F.Ritter) A.E.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Eriosyce villosa (also called Copiapoa villosa, 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 villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and attracts bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriosyce villosa 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 villosa 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 villosa

Eriosyce villosa can be found in Chile.

Eriosyce villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosyce villosa?

Eriosyce villosa

What is the common name of Eriosyce villosa?

Hairy Chilean Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Eriosyce villosa?

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

Hippolyte Boissel de Monville (1794-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Monv.' in the authors string.
Fred Kattermann (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Katt.' in the authors string.