Haageocereus auricolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auricolor
ID:
714619
Status:
valid
Authors:
Backeb.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 3: 130. 1932.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713952
Common Names
- Haageocereus auricolor
- Auricolor Hedgehog Cactus
- Auricolor Hedge-hog Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haageocereus auricolor (also called Haageocereus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m, with small, green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Haageocereus auricolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haageocereus auricolor has yellow flowers with a darker center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haageocereus auricolor is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and requires minimal maintenance. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Haageocereus auricolor
Haageocereus auricolor is native to Mexico and Central America.
Haageocereus auricolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haageocereus auricolor?
Haageocereus auricolor
What type of plant is Haageocereus auricolor?
It is a cactus
Where is Haageocereus auricolor native to?
It is native to Peru
Species in the Haageocereus genus
Haageocereus auricolor, Haageocereus chilensis, Haageocereus decumbens, Haageocereus acranthus, Haageocereus platinospinus, Haageocereus repens, Haageocereus versicolor, Haageocereus albispinus, Haageocereus smaragdiflorus, Haageocereus seticeps, Haageocereus comosus, Haageocereus fulvus, Haageocereus lanugispinus, Haageocereus limensis, Haageocereus tenuis, Haageocereus kagenekii, Haageocereus rigidissimus,
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.
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