Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barquitensis
ID:
682130

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

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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.

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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 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