Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
berchtii
ID:
713046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Neuhuber

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
in Gymnocalycium 10(3): 219. 1997.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712379

Common Names

  • Gymnocalycium berchtii
  • Gymnocalycium Berchtii Cactus
  • Gymnocalycium Berchtii v. Berchtii

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Synonyms

  • Gymnocalycium quehlianum terweemeanum (Teucq ex Duursma) H.Till & Amerh. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium nataliae Neuhuber [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium poeschlii Neuhuber [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium terweemeanum (Teucq ex Duursma) Borgmann & Piltz [unknown]
  • Echinocactus platensis terweemeanus Teucq ex Duursma [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium morroense Kulhánek, Řepka & J.Proch. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium berchtii nataliae (Neuhuber) Milt [unknown]

Description

Gymnocalycium berchtii (also called Bercht's Gymnocalycium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae. It is a succulent shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to Argentina and Uruguay. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocalycium berchtii 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 berchtii 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 berchtii 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 berchtii

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

Gymnocalycium berchtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocalycium berchtii?

Gymnocalycium berchtii

What are the common names of Gymnocalycium berchtii?

Gymnocalycium, Bercht's Gymnocalycium

What is the natural habitat of Gymnocalycium berchtii?

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