Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
carolinense
ID:
508031

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Neuhuber) Neuhuber

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
in Gymnocalycium 18: 639. 2005.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507363

Common Names

  • Gymnocalycium carolinense
  • Carolinense Gymnocalycium
  • Carolinense Gymnocalycium Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Gymnocalycium andreae carolinense Neuhuber [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium bruchii carolinense (Neuhuber) Papsch [unknown]

Description

Gymnocalycium carolinense (also called Carolina Gymnocalycium, among many other common names) is a succulent cactus native to South America. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long, narrow, lanceolate blades and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocalycium carolinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gymnocalycium carolinense is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocalycium carolinense is a tropical cactus native to Central and South America. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, dry environment. Germination can take up to a month.

Where to Find Gymnocalycium carolinense

Gymnocalycium carolinense is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

Gymnocalycium carolinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocalycium carolinense?

Gymnocalycium carolinense

What is the natural habitat of Gymnocalycium carolinense?

It is found in dry areas in Argentina.

What are the characteristics of Gymnocalycium carolinense?

It is a cactus with white flowers and a globular stem.

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