Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
692449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speg.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 210–211. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691782

Common Names

  • Frailea pygmaea
  • Pygmy Frailea
  • Frailea Pygmaea

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Synonyms

  • Astrophytum asperispinum (F.Ritter) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum aureinitens (Buining & Brederoo) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum aureispinum (F.Ritter) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum aureum (Backeb.) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum dadakii (Frič ex A.Berger) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum pseudopulcherrimum (Y.Itô) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum pygmaeum (Speg.) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Echinocactus dadakii Frič ex A.Berger [unknown]
  • Echinocactus pygmaeus Speg. [unknown]
  • Frailea asperispina F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Frailea aurea Backeb. [unknown]
  • Frailea aureinitens Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Frailea aureispina F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Frailea dadakii Frič ex A.Berger [unknown]
  • Frailea pseudopulcherrima Y.Itô [unknown]
  • Frailea pygmaea asperispina (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Frailea pygmaea atrofusca Backeb. [invalid]
  • Frailea pygmaea aurea (Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Frailea pygmaea aureinitens (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Frailea pygmaea aureispina (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Frailea pygmaea dadakii (Frič ex A.Berger) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Frailea pygmaea aureinitens (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]

Description

Frailea pygmaea (also called Pygmy 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 pygmaea 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 pygmaea sub. tuyensis (Buining & G.Moser) Metzing
Frailea pygmaea sub. albicolumnaris (F.Ritter) Hofacker
Frailea pygmaea sub. pygmaea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Frailea pygmaea 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 pygmaea is a small, solitary cactus that is native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. The plant can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Frailea pygmaea

Frailea pygmaea is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Frailea pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frailea pygmaea?

Frailea pygmaea

What is the common name of Frailea pygmaea?

Pygmy Frailea

Where is Frailea pygmaea 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.
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.