Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Ritter
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Kakteen Südamerika 3: 899. 1980.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681463
Common Names
- Eulychnia barquitensis
- Barquito Eulychnia
- Barquito Eulychnia Bush
Description
Eulychnia barquitensis (also called Barquito, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Peru and Chile. It is a small, columnar cactus with short spines and white flowers. It is found in coastal deserts and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Eulychnia barquitensis 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eulychnia barquitensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eulychnia barquitensis 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 barquitensis
Eulychnia barquitensis is native to Peru.
Eulychnia barquitensis FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Eulychnia barquitensis?
Eulychnia barquitensis prefers well-drained soils, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
What is the ideal temperature for Eulychnia barquitensis?
Eulychnia barquitensis prefers temperatures between 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the ideal sunlight for Eulychnia barquitensis?
Eulychnia barquitensis prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Eulychnia genus
Eulychnia acida,
Eulychnia breviflora,
Eulychnia castanea,
Eulychnia iquiquensis,
Eulychnia ritteri,
Eulychnia saint-pieana,
Eulychnia taltalensis,
Eulychnia chorosensis,
Eulychnia vallenarensis,
Eulychnia barquitensis,
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,