Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
climaxantha
ID:
714639

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Werderm.) G.D.Rowley

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
in Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 37: 76. 1982.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713972

Common Names

  • Haagespostoa climaxantha
  • Climaxantha Hedgehog Cactus
  • Climaxantha Hedge-hog Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Binghamia climaxantha Werderm. [unknown]
  • Neobinghamia climaxantha (Werderm.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neobinghamia climaxantha armata Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neobinghamia climaxantha lurinensis Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neobinghamia multiareolata Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neobinghamia multiareolata superba Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Haageocereus climaxanthus (Werderm.) Croizat [unknown]
  • Peruvocereus albicephalus Akers [unknown]
  • Pseudoespostoa climaxantha (Werderm.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Peruvocereus albicephalus armatus Akers [unknown]
  • Echinopsis climaxantha (Werderm.) Molinari & Mayta [unknown]
  • Neobinghamia climaxantha armata Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neobinghamia climaxantha lurinensis Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neobinghamia climaxantha subfusciflora Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Haagespostoa climaxantha (also called Haagespostoa, 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

Haagespostoa climaxantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Haagespostoa climaxantha is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haagespostoa climaxantha is a low-growing shrub 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 Haagespostoa climaxantha

Haagespostoa climaxantha is native to South Africa.

Haagespostoa climaxantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haagespostoa climaxantha?

Haagespostoa climaxantha

What type of plant is Haagespostoa climaxantha?

It is a cactus

Where is Haagespostoa climaxantha 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

Gordon Douglas Rowley (1921-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Rowley' in the authors string.
Erich Werdermann (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Werderm.' in the authors string.