Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cataphracta
ID:
692385

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dams) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 210. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691718

Common Names

  • Frailea cataphracta
  • Cataphract Frailea
  • Frailea Cataphracta

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Synonyms

  • Astrophytum cataphractum (Dams) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum matoanum (Buining & Brederoo) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum melitae (Buining & Brederoo) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum uhligianum (Backeb.) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Echinocactus cataphractus Dams [unknown]
  • Frailea cataphracta duchii G.Moser [unknown]
  • Frailea cataphracta duchii (G.Moser) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Frailea cataphracta melitae (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Frailea cataphractoides Backeb. [unknown]
  • Frailea matoana Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Frailea melitae Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Frailea schilinzkyana matoana (Buining & Brederoo) Berka [unknown]
  • Frailea uhligiana Backeb. [unknown]
  • Frailea cataphracta tuyensis Buining & Moser [deprecated]

Description

Frailea cataphracta (also called Cataphract 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 cataphracta 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 cataphracta 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 cataphracta 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 cataphracta

Frailea cataphracta is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Frailea cataphracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frailea cataphracta?

Frailea cataphracta

What is the common name of Frailea cataphracta?

Frailea

Where is Frailea cataphracta 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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Erich Dams: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dams' in the authors string.