Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Kiesling, O.Ferrari & Metzing
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 74: 4. 2002.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712662
Common Names
- Gymnocalycium Robustum
- Robustum Gymnocalycium
- Gymnocalycium Robustum
Synonyms
- Gymnocalycium kuehhasii Neuhuber & R.Sperling [unknown]
- Gymnocalycium affine Řepka [unknown]
- Gymnocalycium alenae Kulhánek [unknown]
- Gymnocalycium campestre Řepka [unknown]
- Gymnocalycium incurvatispinum (Sperling & Strub) Řepka [unknown]
- Gymnocalycium kuehhasii corneuspinum Sperling & Strub [unknown]
- Gymnocalycium kuehhasii incurvatispinum Sperling & Strub [unknown]
Description
Gymnocalycium robustum (also called Robust 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 robustum 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 robustum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnocalycium robustum 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 robustum
Gymnocalycium robustum can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Gymnocalycium robustum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnocalycium robustum?
Gymnocalycium robustum
What is the common name of Gymnocalycium robustum?
Robust Gymnocalycium
What is the growth habit of Gymnocalycium robustum?
It is a small, globose cactus with short, white spines.
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,