Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mammifera
ID:
692423

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buining & Brederoo

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1972

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691756

Common Names

  • Frailea mammifera
  • Mammifera Frailea
  • Frailea Mammifera

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Synonyms

  • Astrophytum mammiferum (Buining & Brederoo) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Frailea magnifica Buining ex Prestlé [unknown]
  • Frailea atrobella Diers, Krahn & R.Vásquez [unknown]

Description

Frailea mammifera (also called Mammiferous 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 mammifera 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 mammifera sub. angelesiae R.Kiesling & Metzing
Frailea mammifera sub. mammifera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frailea mammifera 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 mammifera 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 mammifera

Frailea mammifera is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Frailea mammifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frailea mammifera?

Frailea mammifera

What is the common name of Frailea mammifera?

Mammiferous Frailea

Where is Frailea mammifera native to?

Brazil

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.