Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
714624

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaupel) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
in Blätt. Kakteenf. 1934(6): 2. 1934.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713957

Common Names

  • Haageocereus decumbens
  • Decumbens Hedgehog Cactus
  • Decumbens Hedge-hog Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Binghamia australis (Backeb.) Werderm. [unknown]
  • Binghamia decumbens (Vaupel) Werderm. [unknown]
  • Borzicactus decumbens (Vaupel) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Cereus decumbens Vaupel [unknown]
  • Haageocereus australis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Haageocereus australis acinacispinus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Haageocereus litoralis Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Haageocereus ambiguus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Haageocereus ambiguus reductus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Haageocereus mamillatus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Haageocereus mamillatus brevior Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Haageocereus chalaensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Haageocereus decumbens brevispinus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Haageocereus decumbens spinosior Backeb. [unknown]
  • Haageocereus subtilispinus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Haageocereus australis nanus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Haageocereus multicolorispinus Buining [unknown]
  • Haageocereus ocona-camanensis Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis decumbens (Vaupel) Mayta [unknown]
  • Echinopsis magliana Mayta & Molinari [unknown]
  • Echinopsis subtilispina (F.Ritter) Mayta [unknown]
  • Haageocereus australis subtilispinus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Haageocereus decumbens spinosior (Backeb.) Krainz [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haageocereus decumbens 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 decumbens 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 decumbens

Haageocereus decumbens can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Haageocereus decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haageocereus decumbens?

Haageocereus decumbens

What type of plant is Haageocereus decumbens?

It is a cactus

Where is Haageocereus decumbens native to?

It is native to Peru

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.
Friedrich Karl Johann Vaupel (1876-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaupel' in the authors string.