Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
senilis
ID:
681555

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Ritter) N.P.Taylor

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. Gr. Brit. 40(2): 54. 1978.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680888

Common Names

  • Espostoa Senilis
  • Senilis Espostoa
  • Espostoa Algae

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Description

Espostoa senilis (also called senile espostoa, among many other common names) is a small, columnar cactus with a solitary stem. It is native to Peru and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Espostoa senilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Espostoa senilis are white, with a yellowish-green throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Espostoa senilis is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Espostoa senilis

Espostoa senilis is native to Peru and Ecuador.

Espostoa senilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Espostoa senilis?

Espostoa senilis

What are the common names of Espostoa senilis?

Old man espostoa

What is the natural habitat of Espostoa senilis?

Dry forests of Peru

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.
Nigel Paul Taylor (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Taylor' in the authors string.