Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curvispina
ID:
692397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buining & Brederoo

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
in: Krainz, Kakteen 50-51: CVIe. 1972.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691730

Common Names

  • Frailea curvispina
  • Curvedspine Frailea
  • Frailea Curvispina

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Synonyms

  • Astrophytum curvispinum (Buining & Brederoo) Halda & Malina [unknown]

Description

Frailea curvispina (also called Curved-spine 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 curvispina 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 curvispina 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 curvispina 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 curvispina

Frailea curvispina is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Frailea curvispina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frailea curvispina?

Frailea curvispina

What is the common name of Frailea curvispina?

Frailea

Where is Frailea curvispina 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

Albert Frederik Hendrik Buining (1901-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buining' in the authors string.
Arnold J. Brederoo (1917-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brederoo' in the authors string.