Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
taningaense
ID:
713365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Piltz

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 41(2): 22–26. 1990.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712698

Common Names

  • Gymnocalycium taningaense
  • Gymnocalycium Taningaense Cactus
  • Gymnocalycium Taningaense v. Taningaense

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Synonyms

  • Gymnocalycium taningaense fuschilloi Neuhuber [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium taningaense lukasikii (Halda & Kupčák) Neuhuber [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium lukasikii Halda & Kupčák [unknown]
  • Gymnocalycium lukasikii emilii Halda & Milt [unknown]

Description

Gymnocalycium taningaense (also called 'Taninga Cactus', among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Argentina. It is a small, globose cactus with a flattened top, and it has white spines. It grows in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocalycium taningaense 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 taningaense has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small, dark green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocalycium taningaense 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 taningaense

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

Gymnocalycium taningaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocalycium taningaense?

Gymnocalycium taningaense

What is the common name of Gymnocalycium taningaense?

Taninga Gymnocalycium

What is the growth habit of Gymnocalycium taningaense?

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

Jörg Piltz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piltz' in the authors string.