Harrisia taetra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Areces
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
in Revista Jard. Bot. Nac. Univ. Habana 1: 17. 1980.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715895
Common Names
- Harrisia taetra
- Tetra Harrisia
- Harrisia Taetra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Harrisia taetra (also called Taetra'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 taetra 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 taetra 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Harrisia taetra 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 taetra
Harrisia taetra is native to Central and South America.
Harrisia taetra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Harrisia taetra?
Harrisia taetra
What is the common name of Harrisia taetra?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Harrisia taetra?
Tropical forests
Species in the Harrisia genus
Harrisia adscendens, Harrisia bonplandii, Harrisia earlei, Harrisia fernowii, Harrisia gracilis, Harrisia jusbertii, Harrisia regelii, Harrisia taetra, Harrisia tetracantha, Harrisia martinii, Harrisia aboriginum, Harrisia fragrans, Harrisia tortuosa, Harrisia pomanensis, Harrisia eriophora, Harrisia portoricensis, Harrisia brookii, Harrisia caymanensis, Harrisia divaricata,
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
L. Alberto E. Areces-Mallea (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Areces' in the authors string.
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