Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
pugionacanthum
ID:
713298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backeb. ex H.Till

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 38: 191. 1987.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712631

Common Names

  • Gymnocalycium Pugionacanthum
  • Pugionacanthum Gymnocalycium
  • Gymnocalycium Pugionacanthum

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Synonyms

  • Gymnocalycium catamarcense H.Till & W.Till [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium catamarcense acinacispinum H.Till & W.Till [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium catamarcense belense H.Till & W.Till [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium catamarcense ensispinum H.Till & W.Till [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium catamarcense montanum H.Till & W.Till [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium catamarcense schmidianum H.Till & W.Till [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium schmidianum (H.Till & W.Till) Mereg. & Kulhánek [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium schmidianum asperum Mereg. & Kulhánek [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium pugionacanthum stejskalii Milt [unknown]

Description

Gymnocalycium pugionacanthum (also called Dagger-spined 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 pugionacanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat diabetes, fever, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnocalycium pugionacanthum 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 pugionacanthum 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 pugionacanthum

Gymnocalycium pugionacanthum can be found in the wild in Argentina.

Gymnocalycium pugionacanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocalycium pugionacanthum?

Gymnocalycium pugionacanthum

What is the common name of Gymnocalycium pugionacanthum?

Pugionacanthum Gymnocalycium

What is the natural habitat of Gymnocalycium pugionacanthum?

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

Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Hans Till (1920-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Till' in the authors string.