Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castanea
ID:
692382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Kaktus-ABC: 248, 415. 1936.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691715

Common Names

  • Frailea castanea
  • Chestnut Frailea
  • Frailea Castanea

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Synonyms

  • Astrophytum asterioides (Werderm.) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum castaneum (Backeb.) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Echinocactus asterioides (Werderm.) Blossf. [unknown]
  • Frailea asterioides Werderm. [unknown]
  • Frailea asterioides backebergii F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Frailea asterioides harmoniana F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Frailea castanea harmoniana (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]

Description

Frailea castanea (also called Chestnut 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 castanea 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frailea castanea has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frailea castanea 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 castanea

Frailea castanea is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Frailea castanea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frailea castanea?

Frailea castanea

What is the common name of Frailea castanea?

Frailea

Where is Frailea castanea native to?

South America

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