Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
regelii
ID:
716560

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Weing.) Borg

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Cacti: 145. 1937.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715893

Common Names

  • Harrisia regelii
  • Regel's Harrisia
  • Harrisia Regelii

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Description

Harrisia regelii (also called Regel's Harrisia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial cactus, growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Harrisia regelii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Harrisia regelii are white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harrisia regelii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early fall and place them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Harrisia regelii

Harrisia regelii is native to Central and South America.

Harrisia regelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harrisia regelii?

Harrisia regelii

What is the common name of Harrisia regelii?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Harrisia regelii?

Tropical forests

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

John Borg (1873-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borg' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Weingart (1856-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weing.' in the authors string.