Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
anisitsii
ID:
713028

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 159–161, f. 168. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712361

Common Names

  • Gymnocalycium
  • Moon Cactus
  • Hibotan Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Echinocactus anisitsii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus damsii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium anisitsii damsii (K.Schum.) G.J.Charles [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium anisitsii griseopallidum H.Till & Amerh. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium anisitsii multiproliferum (P.J.Braun) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium anisitsii pseudomalacocarpus Backeb. ex H.Till & Amerh. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium anisitsii tucavocense Backeb. ex H.Till & Amerh. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium anisitsii volkeri Amerh. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium damsii (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium damsii boosii Amerh. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium damsii centrispinum Backeb. ex H.Till & Amerh. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium damsii evae Halda, Horáček & Milt [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium damsii multiproliferum P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium damsii rotundulum Backeb. ex H.Till & Amerh. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium damsii torulosum Backeb. ex H.Till & Amerh. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium damsii torulosum Backeb. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium damsii tucavocense Backeb. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium griseopallidum Backeb. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium marekiorum Milt [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium ponomarevae V.Gapon & Neuhuber [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium anisitsii anisitsii [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium damsii centrispinum Backeb. [invalid]
  • Gymnocalycium damsii rotundulum Backeb. [invalid]

Description

Gymnocalycium anisitsii (also called Anisits' Chin Cactus, among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent, cactus native to Argentina. It grows in dry, open grasslands and has short, globular stems with white, spiny areoles and small, yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocalycium anisitsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal tea and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gymnocalycium anisitsii are small, white or yellowish, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocalycium anisitsii is a cactus that is easy to propagate from seeds or offsets. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Gymnocalycium anisitsii

Gymnocalycium anisitsii can be found in Argentina and parts of South America.

Gymnocalycium anisitsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocalycium anisitsii?

Gymnocalycium anisitsii

What are the common names of Gymnocalycium anisitsii?

Gymnocalycium, Anisits' Gymnocalycium

What is the natural habitat of Gymnocalycium anisitsii?

Tropical forests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Gymnocalycium genus

Gymnocalycium carolinense, Gymnocalycium alboareolatum, Gymnocalycium amerhauseri, Gymnocalycium andreae, Gymnocalycium angelae, Gymnocalycium anisitsii, Gymnocalycium baldianum, Gymnocalycium bayrianum, Gymnocalycium berchtii, Gymnocalycium bodenbenderianum, Gymnocalycium bruchii, Gymnocalycium calochlorum, Gymnocalycium capillense, Gymnocalycium castellanosii, Gymnocalycium chacoense, Gymnocalycium chiquitanum, Gymnocalycium denudatum, Gymnocalycium erinaceum, Gymnocalycium eurypleurum, Gymnocalycium fischeri, Gymnocalycium friedrichii, Gymnocalycium gibbosum, Gymnocalycium glaucum, Gymnocalycium heidiae, Gymnocalycium horstii, Gymnocalycium hossei, Gymnocalycium hyptiacanthum, Gymnocalycium kieslingii, Gymnocalycium kroenleinii, Gymnocalycium leptanthum, Gymnocalycium marsoneri, Gymnocalycium mesopotamicum, Gymnocalycium mihanovichii, Gymnocalycium monvillei, Gymnocalycium mostii, Gymnocalycium neuhuberi, Gymnocalycium nigriareolatum, Gymnocalycium ochoterenae, Gymnocalycium oenanthemum, Gymnocalycium ottonis, Gymnocalycium paraguayense, Gymnocalycium parvulum, Gymnocalycium pazoutianum, Gymnocalycium pflanzii, Gymnocalycium pugionacanthum, Gymnocalycium quehlianum, Gymnocalycium ragonesei, Gymnocalycium reductum, Gymnocalycium rhodantherum, Gymnocalycium robustum,

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.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.