Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acida
ID:
682125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
in Linnaea 33: 80. 1864.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681458

Common Names

  • Eulychnia acida
  • Acid Eulychnia
  • Acid Eulychnia Bush

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Description

Eulychnia acida (also called Chilean Torch Cactus, among many other common names) is a perennial cactus native to South America. It grows in dry and sandy habitats, such as heaths, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eulychnia acida is a small flowering plant that is often used in gardens and parks as an ornamental shrub. It has attractive, fragrant white flowers and is drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eulychnia acida var. elata F.Ritter
Eulychnia acida var. acida

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eulychnia acida has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulychnia acida is a hardy, evergreen perennial. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Eulychnia acida

Eulychnia acida is native to Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.

Eulychnia acida FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Eulychnia acida?

Eulychnia acida prefers well-drained soils, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

What is the ideal temperature for Eulychnia acida?

Eulychnia acida prefers temperatures between 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal sunlight for Eulychnia acida?

Eulychnia acida prefers full sun to partial shade.

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,