Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
pflanzii
ID:
713275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaupel) Werderm.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. C: 24, t. 94. 1935.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712608

Common Names

  • Gymnocalycium Pflanzii
  • Pflanzii Gymnocalycium
  • Gymnocalycium Pflanzii

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Synonyms

  • Echinocactus pflanzii Vaupel [unknown]

Description

Gymnocalycium pflanzii (also called Pflanz's moon cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It has a globose body, up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter, with 8 to 12 ribs and short spines. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocalycium pflanzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rock gardens for its attractive flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gymnocalycium pflanzii sub. argentinense H.Till & W.Till
Gymnocalycium pflanzii sub. zegarrae (Cárdenas) G.J.Charles
Gymnocalycium pflanzii sub. pflanzii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnocalycium pflanzii has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocalycium pflanzii is a fast-growing, semi-succulent, perennial climber that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). The stems can be cut back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Gymnocalycium pflanzii

Gymnocalycium pflanzii can be found in the wild in Argentina.

Gymnocalycium pflanzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocalycium pflanzii?

Gymnocalycium pflanzii

What is the common name of Gymnocalycium pflanzii?

Pflanz's Gymnocalycium

What is the natural habitat of Gymnocalycium pflanzii?

It is native to Argentina.

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

Erich Werdermann (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Werderm.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Karl Johann Vaupel (1876-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaupel' in the authors string.