Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
denudatum
ID:
713111

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Link & Otto) Pfeiff. ex Mittler

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Taschenb. Cactuslieb. 2: 124. 1844.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712444

Common Names

  • Gymnocalycium denudatum
  • Gymnocalycium Denudatum Cactus
  • Gymnocalycium Denudatum v. Denudatum

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Description

Gymnocalycium denudatum (also called Denuded Gymnocalycium, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Argentina. It is a small, globose cactus with a solitary stem, up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter, and up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It grows in rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocalycium denudatum 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

Gymnocalycium denudatum has white flowers with pinkish midribs. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a greenish-grey color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocalycium denudatum 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 denudatum

Gymnocalycium denudatum is found in Argentina.

Gymnocalycium denudatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocalycium denudatum?

Gymnocalycium denudatum

What is the family of Gymnocalycium denudatum?

Cactaceae

What is the common name of Gymnocalycium denudatum?

Denudatum Gymnocalycium

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.
Ludwig Karl Georg Pfeiffer (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeiff.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Mittler (1900-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mittler' in the authors string.