Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
cabreraense
ID:
1422333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schädlich, Bercht & Melojer

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
in Schütziana 9(2): 8. 2018.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001434798

Common Names

  • Gymnocalycium cabreraense
  • Cabrera's Gymnocalycium
  • Moon Cactus

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Description

Gymnocalycium cabreraense (also called Cabrera's Gymnocalycium, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Mexico. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 30cm tall. Its leaves are fleshy and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocalycium cabreraense is a drought tolerant plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a groundcover in dry, sunny areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnocalycium cabreraense has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocalycium cabreraense is a slow-growing, low-maintenance cactus that is best propagated from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy plant and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil. Water the cutting lightly and keep in a warm, bright location. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Gymnocalycium cabreraense

Gymnocalycium cabreraense is native to Argentina.

Gymnocalycium cabreraense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocalycium cabreraense?

Gymnocalycium cabreraense

What are the common names of Gymnocalycium cabreraense?

Cabrera's gymnocalycium

What is the natural habitat of Gymnocalycium cabreraense?

It is native to the Canary Islands

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

Volker Schädlich: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schädlich' in the authors string.
Michael Melojer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melojer' in the authors string.