Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicornioides
ID:
716838

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Stand. Cycl. Hortic. Bailey 3: 1433. 1915.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716171

Common Names

  • Hatiora salicornioides
  • Salicornioides Hatiora
  • Hatiora Salicornioides

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Synonyms

  • Rhipsalis lagenaria Vöcht. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis villigera (K.Schum.) Orcutt [unknown]
  • Cactus lyratus Vell. [unknown]
  • Hariota gracihs F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Hariota salicornioides (Haw.) DC. [unknown]
  • Hariota salicornioides (Haw.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hariota salicornioides gracilior Gürke [unknown]
  • Hariota salicornioides gracilior (Salm-Dyck ex C.F.Först.) A.Cast. [unknown]
  • Hariota salicornioides strictior Gürke [unknown]
  • Hariota salicornioides strictior (C.F.Först.) A.Cast. [unknown]
  • Hariota salicornioides villigera (K.Schum.) A.Cast. [unknown]
  • Hariota stricta K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Hariota villigera K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Hatiora salicornioides gracilis (F.A.C.Weber) Süpplie [invalid]
  • Hatiora salicornioides stricta (Cels ex F.A.C.Weber) Süpplie [invalid]
  • Hatiora saluginoides Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis gracilis F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis stricta Cels ex F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis salicornioides Haw. [unknown]
  • Cactus salicornioides (Haw.) Link & Otto [unknown]
  • Cactus trichotomus Tenore ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Hariota gracilis F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Hatiora salicornioides villigera (K.Schum.) Süpplie [unknown]
  • Hatiora salicornioides stricta (Cels ex F.A.C.Weber) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Hatiora salicornioides villigera (K.Schum.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis salicornioides gracilis F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis salicornioides stricta F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis salicornioides strictior C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis salicornioides villigera (K.Schum.) Loefgr. [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis schottmuelleri Hort. ex Schelle [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis salicornioides gracilior Salm-Dyck ex C.F.Först. [unknown]

Description

Hatiora salicornioides (also called Willow-leaved Hatiora, among many other common names) is an epiphytic cactus native to Brazil. It has a shrubby habit and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. Its stems are cylindrical and its flowers are yellow or pink. It is found in dry forests and in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hatiora salicornioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hatiora salicornioides for. cylindrica (Britton & Rose) Süpplie
Hatiora salicornioides for. salicornioides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hatiora salicornioides has white flowers with yellow centres and a diameter of around 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hatiora salicornioides is an evergreen succulent that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The plant can also be grown from seed.

Where to Find Hatiora salicornioides

Hatiora salicornioides is native to Brazil and can be found in the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin.

Hatiora salicornioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hatiora salicornioides?

Hatiora salicornioides

What is the common name of Hatiora salicornioides?

Dwarf Easter Cactus

What is the best soil type for Hatiora salicornioides?

Well-draining, sandy soil

Species in the Hatiora genus

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.