Frailea buenekeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Abraham
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 69: 64. 1990.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691707
Common Names
- Frailea buenekeri
- Bueneker's Frailea
- Frailea Buenekeri
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- Astrophytum buenekeri (W.R.Abraham) Halda & Malina [unknown]
Description
Frailea buenekeri (also called Bueneker's Frailea, among many other common names) is a small cactus that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frailea buenekeri has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber in the past. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Frailea buenekeri sub. densispina Hofacker & K.HermFrailea buenekeri sub. buenekeri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, yellow-green flowers with 5 petals. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings are green with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frailea buenekeri is a small, deciduous cactus that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, dry soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Frailea buenekeri
Frailea buenekeri can be found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.
Frailea buenekeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frailea buenekeri?
Frailea buenekeri
What is the common name of Frailea buenekeri?
Frailea
Where is Frailea buenekeri native to?
South America
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
Wolf Rainer Abraham (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Abraham' in the authors string.
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