Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
litoralis
ID:
1418821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Johow) P.C.Guerrero & Helmut Walter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
in Phytotaxa 392(1): 90. 2019.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001431286

Common Names

  • Leucostele litoralis
  • Littoral Leucostele
  • Littoral Star Cactus

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Description

Leucostele litoralis (also called Coastal Leucostele, 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

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Leucostele litoralis has yellow-orange flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucostele litoralis is a cactus that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, sunny environment and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation can be done through stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and allowed to dry before planting. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Leucostele litoralis

Leucostele litoralis is native to Chile and can be found in the Atacama Desert.

Leucostele litoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucostele litoralis?

Leucostele litoralis

What is the common name of Leucostele litoralis?

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What is the natural habitat of Leucostele litoralis?

Leucostele litoralis is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.

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

Federico Johow (1859-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johow' in the authors string.
Helmut Walter (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Helmut Walter' in the authors string.
Pablo C. Guerrero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Guerrero' in the authors string.