Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
esperanzae
ID:
749987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Řepka & Kulhánek

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
in Schütziana 2(3): 4 (3-21; figs.). 2011.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749320

Common Names

  • Gymnocalycium esperanzae
  • Moon Cactus
  • Hibotan Cactus

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Description

Gymnocalycium esperanzae (also called Esperanza Gymnocalycium, among many other common names) is a cactus that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Argentina and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocalycium esperanzae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnocalycium esperanzae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocalycium esperanzae is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or seeds. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Gymnocalycium esperanzae

Gymnocalycium esperanzae is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of San Luis and La Rioja.

Gymnocalycium esperanzae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocalycium esperanzae?

Gymnocalycium esperanzae

What is the family of Gymnocalycium esperanzae?

Cactaceae

What is the natural habitat of Gymnocalycium esperanzae?

Deserts and xeric shrublands

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

Radomír Řepka: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Řepka' in the authors string.
Tomáš Kulhánek: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kulhánek' in the authors string.