Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviflora
ID:
682131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam.: 24. 1860.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681464

Common Names

  • Eulychnia Breviflora
  • Breviflora Eulychnia
  • Eulychnia Plant

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Description

Eulychnia breviflora (also called Breviflora, 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 breviflora 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 breviflora var. tenuis F.Ritter
Eulychnia breviflora var. breviflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eulychnia breviflora 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 breviflora 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 breviflora

Eulychnia breviflora is native to Peru.

Eulychnia breviflora FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Eulychnia breviflora?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Eulychnia breviflora?

Eulychnia breviflora prefers temperatures between 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal sunlight for Eulychnia breviflora?

Eulychnia breviflora 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,