Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramulosa
ID:
1418779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salm-Dyck) S.Arias & N.Korotkova

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
in Phytotaxa 327(1): 30. 2017.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001431244

Common Names

  • Kimnachia ramulosa
  • Ramulosa Kimnachia
  • Kimnachia Bushy Cactus

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Description

Kimnachia ramulosa (also called Branched Kimnachia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Kimnachia ramulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Kimnachia ramulosa sub. jamaicensis (Britton & Harris) S.Arias & N.Korotkova
Kimnachia ramulosa sub. ramulosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kimnachia ramulosa has yellow flowers with a pinkish tinge and a white center. The flowers are small, about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a white, woolly covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kimnachia ramulosa is a fast-growing cactus that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and allowed to dry for a few days before planting. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining, sandy soil and water sparingly. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and will flower in the summer.

Where to Find Kimnachia ramulosa

Kimnachia ramulosa is native to Mexico.

Kimnachia ramulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kimnachia ramulosa?

Kimnachia ramulosa

What is the common name of Kimnachia ramulosa?

Ramulosa

What is the natural habitat of Kimnachia ramulosa?

Arid regions of South America

Species in the Kimnachia 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

Joseph zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck (1773-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salm-Dyck' in the authors string.
Salvador Arias Montes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Arias' in the authors string.
Nadja Korotkova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Korotkova' in the authors string.