Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phaeodisca
ID:
692432

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speg.) Backeb. & F.M.Knuth

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Kaktus-ABC: 250. 1936.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691765

Common Names

  • Frailea phaeodisca
  • Phaeodisca Frailea
  • Frailea Phaeodisca

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Synonyms

  • Astrophytum perbellum (Prestlé) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum phaeodiscum (Speg.) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Echinocactus pygmaeus phaeodiscus Speg. [unknown]
  • Frailea perbella Prestlé [unknown]
  • Frailea pygmaea phaeodisca (Speg.) Y.Itô [unknown]

Description

Frailea phaeodisca (also called Phaeodisc 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 phaeodisca 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

The flowers of Frailea phaeodisca are small, yellowish-green and unisexual, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The fruit is a small, yellow-green, pear-shaped fig. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frailea phaeodisca 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 phaeodisca

Frailea phaeodisca is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Frailea phaeodisca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frailea phaeodisca?

Frailea phaeodisca

What is the common name of Frailea phaeodisca?

Phaeodiscous Frailea

Where is Frailea phaeodisca 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

Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Frederik Marcus Knuth (1904-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Knuth' in the authors string.