Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
rhodantherum
ID:
713314

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boed.) H.Till

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
in Gymnocalycium 17: 580. 2004.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712647

Common Names

  • Gymnocalycium Rhodantherum
  • Rhodantherum Gymnocalycium
  • Gymnocalycium Rhodantherum

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Synonyms

  • Gymnocalycium coloradense F.Berger [unknown]
  • Echinocactus rhodantherus Boed. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium guanchinense Schütz [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium jochumii jugum Neuhuber [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium mazanense rhodantherum (Boed.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium rhodantherum recii Halda & Milt [unknown]

Description

Gymnocalycium rhodantherum (also called Rhodantherum 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 rhodantherum 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 rhodantherum 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 rhodantherum is a cactus that can be propagated from offsets or seed. Offsets should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray and kept moist until germination. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Gymnocalycium rhodantherum

Gymnocalycium rhodantherum can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Gymnocalycium rhodantherum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Gymnocalycium rhodantherum?

Gymnocalycium rhodantherum is native to Argentina.

What type of soil does Gymnocalycium rhodantherum prefer?

Gymnocalycium rhodantherum prefers well-draining, sandy soil.

How much water does Gymnocalycium rhodantherum need?

Gymnocalycium rhodantherum needs moderate amounts of water.

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

Friedrich Bödeker (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boed.' in the authors string.
Hans Till (1920-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Till' in the authors string.