Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kunzei
ID:
711310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose) Pinkava

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
in J. Arizona-Nevada Acad. Sci. 32(1): 50. 1999.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710643

Common Names

  • Grusonia kunzei
  • Kunze's Grusonia
  • Kunze's Star-Cactus

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Description

Grusonia kunzei (also called Kunze's Grusonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Grusonia kunzei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Grusonia kunzei has small, yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grusonia kunzei is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant cactus that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Grusonia kunzei

Grusonia kunzei can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Grusonia kunzei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grusonia kunzei?

Grusonia kunzei

What is the common name of Grusonia kunzei?

Kunze's Grusonia

What is the natural habitat of Grusonia kunzei?

It is native to South Africa and is found growing in dry, rocky areas.

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

Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Donald John Pinkava (1933-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pinkava' in the authors string.