Kroenleinia grusonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grusonii
ID:
1418788
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hildm.) Lodé
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
in Cact.-Avent. Int. 102: 25, 27. 2014.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001431253
Common Names
- Kroenleinia grusonii
- Gruson's Kroenleinia
- Gruson's Star Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kroenleinia grusonii (also called Gruson's Kroenleinia, among many other common names) is a perennial cactus 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 dry shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Kroenleinia grusonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kroenleinia grusonii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kroenleinia grusonii is a slow-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 Kroenleinia grusonii
Kroenleinia grusonii is native to Mexico.
Kroenleinia grusonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kroenleinia grusonii?
Kroenleinia grusonii
What is the common name of Kroenleinia grusonii?
Grusonii
What is the natural habitat of Kroenleinia grusonii?
Arid regions of South America
Species in the Kroenleinia 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
Heinrich Hildmann (d.1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hildm.' in the authors string.
Joël Lodé (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lodé' in the authors string.
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