Frailea larae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Vásquez
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
in Revista Soc. Estud. Bot. 1: 5. 1994.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691753
Common Names
- Frailea larae
- Larae Frailea
- Frailea Larae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Frailea larae (also called Lara'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 larae 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 larae has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Frailea larae is a cactus native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Frailea larae
Frailea larae is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil.
Frailea larae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frailea larae?
Frailea larae
What is the common name of Frailea larae?
Lara's Frailea
Where is Frailea larae native to?
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,