Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
714620

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Ritter ex D.R.Hunt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Syst. Init. 20: 19, 24-25. 2005.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713953

Common Names

  • Haageocereus chilensis
  • Chilensis Hedgehog Cactus
  • Chilensis Hedge-hog Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Cactus fascicularis (Meyen) Meyen [unknown]
  • Cereus fascicularis Meyen [unknown]
  • Cereus fascicularis (Meyen) K.Schum. [invalid]
  • Echinocactus fascicularis (Meyen) Steud. [unknown]
  • Trichocereus fascicularis (Meyen) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Weberbauerocereus fascicularis (Meyen) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Haageocereus fascicularis (Meyen) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Echinopsis nothochilensis Anceschi & Magli [unknown]

Description

Haageocereus chilensis (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 chilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haageocereus chilensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Haageocereus chilensis 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 chilensis

Haageocereus chilensis is native to Chile.

Haageocereus chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haageocereus chilensis?

Haageocereus chilensis

What type of plant is Haageocereus chilensis?

It is a cactus

Where is Haageocereus chilensis native to?

It is native to Chile

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

David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.
Friedrich Ritter (1898-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ritter' in the authors string.