Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
692440

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lem.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 209–210, f. 223. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691773

Common Names

  • Frailea pumila
  • Pumila Frailea
  • Frailea Pumila

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Synonyms

  • Astrophytum albiareolatum (Buining & Brederoo) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum carminifilamentosum (Kilian) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum chrysacanthum (Hrabě) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum deminutum (Buining & Brederoo) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum knippelianum (Quehl) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum pumilum (Lem.) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Echinocactus colombianus Werderm. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus knippelianus Quehl [unknown]
  • Echinocactus pumilus Lem. [unknown]
  • Frailea albiareolata Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Frailea carminifilamentosa Kilian [unknown]
  • Frailea carminifilamentosa winkelmanniana Kilian ex Backeb. [unknown]
  • Frailea chrysacantha Hrabě [invalid]
  • Frailea colombiana (Werderm.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Frailea deminuta Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Frailea hlineckyana Červinka [unknown]
  • Frailea jajoiana Červinka [unknown]
  • Frailea knippeliana (Quehl) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Frailea pumila albiareolata (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Frailea pumila colombiana (Werderm.) Prestlé [unknown]
  • Frailea pumila deminuta (Buining & Brederoo) Prestlé [unknown]
  • Frailea pumila hlineckiana (Červinka) Prestlé [unknown]
  • Frailea pumila jajoiana (Červinka) Prestlé [unknown]
  • Frailea pumila maior F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Frailea pumila maior (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Frailea pumila deminuta (Buining & Brederoo) Prestle [deprecated]

Description

Frailea pumila (also called Dwarf 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 pumila 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 pumila 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 pumila 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 pumila

Frailea pumila is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Frailea pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frailea pumila?

Frailea pumila

What is the common name of Frailea pumila?

Dwarf Frailea

Where is Frailea pumila 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

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.
Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.