Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schilinzkyana
ID:
692470

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Haage) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 210. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691803

Common Names

  • Frailea schilinzkyana
  • Schilinzkyana Frailea
  • Frailea Schilinzkyana

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Synonyms

  • Astrophytum grahlianum (F.Haage ex K.Schum.) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum moserianum (Buining & Brederoo) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum perumbilicatum (F.Ritter) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Astrophytum schilinzkyanum (F.Haage ex K.Schum.) Halda & Malina [unknown]
  • Cactus grahlianus (F.Haage ex K.Schum.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cactus schilinzkyanus (F.Haage ex K.Schum.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Echinocactus grahlianus F.Haage ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus schilinzkyanus F.Haage ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Frailea castanea perumbilicata (F.Ritter) Prestlé [unknown]
  • Frailea grahliana (F.Haage ex K.Schum.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Frailea grahliana moseriana (Buining & Brederoo) Prestlé [unknown]
  • Frailea moseriana Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Frailea perumbilicata F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Frailea perumbilicata spinosior F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Echinocactus grahlianus adustior Rolfe [unknown]
  • Echinocactus schilinzkyanus grandiflorus F.Haage [unknown]
  • Frailea castanea spinosior (F.Ritter) Prestlé [unknown]

Description

Frailea schilinzkyana (also called Schilinzky'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 schilinzkyana 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 schilinzkyana sub. concepcionensis (Buining & G.Moser) P.J.Braun & Esteves
Frailea schilinzkyana sub. schilinzkyana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Frailea schilinzkyana 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 schilinzkyana 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 schilinzkyana

Frailea schilinzkyana is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Frailea schilinzkyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frailea schilinzkyana?

Frailea schilinzkyana

What is the common name of Frailea schilinzkyana?

Schilinzky's Frailea

Where is Frailea schilinzkyana 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.
Ferdinand Friedrich Haage (1859-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Haage' in the authors string.