Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
spegazzinii
ID:
713345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 155. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712678

Common Names

  • Gymnocalycium spegazzinii
  • Gymnocalycium Spegazzinii Cactus
  • Gymnocalycium Spegazzinii v. Spegazzinii

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Synonyms

  • Gymnocalycium spegazzinii sarkae Halda & Milt [unknown]
  • Echinocactus loricatus Poselg. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium horizonthalonium Frič ex Kreuz. [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium spegazzinii punillense H.Till & W.Till [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium spegazzinii unguispinum Slaba [unknown]

Description

Gymnocalycium spegazzinii (also called Spegazzini'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 spegazzinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat diabetes, fever, and as an antiseptic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gymnocalycium spegazzinii sub. cardenasianum (F.Ritter) R.Kiesling & Metzing
Gymnocalycium spegazzinii sub. spegazzinii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnocalycium spegazzinii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocalycium spegazzinii is a cactus that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from the stem in late summer or early autumn and treated with a rooting hormone. Plant in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist.

Where to Find Gymnocalycium spegazzinii

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

Gymnocalycium spegazzinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocalycium spegazzinii?

Gymnocalycium spegazzinii

What is the common name of Gymnocalycium spegazzinii?

Spegazzini's Gymnocalycium

What is the growth habit of Gymnocalycium spegazzinii?

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,

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.