Frailea alexandri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Metzing
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Bradleya 24: 124–121, 123, 125, f. 8–10, 12, 13a–c. 2006.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507290
Common Names
- Frailea alexandri
- Alexandri Frailea
- Frailea Lohitiensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frailea alexandri (also called Alexander's Frailea, among many other common names) is a succulent cactus native to South America. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long, narrow, lanceolate blades and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Frailea alexandri is a species of shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frailea alexandri is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frailea alexandri is an evergreen cactus that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Frailea alexandri
Frailea alexandri is native to Brazil.
Frailea alexandri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frailea alexandri?
Frailea alexandri
What is the common name of Frailea alexandri?
Alexandre's Frailea
Where is Frailea alexandri found?
It is found in Brazil
Species in the Frailea genus
Frailea alexandri, Frailea buenekeri, Frailea castanea, Frailea cataphracta, Frailea chiquitana, Frailea curvispina, Frailea fulviseta, Frailea gracillima, Frailea larae, Frailea mammifera, Frailea phaeodisca, Frailea pumila, Frailea pygmaea, Frailea schilinzkyana, Frailea diersiana, Frailea erythracantha, Frailea amerhauseri,
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
Detlev Metzing (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Metzing' in the authors string.
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