Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
guamacho
ID:
1418830

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.A.C.Weber) Lodé

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
in Cact.-Avent. Int. 97: 26. 2012.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001431295

Common Names

  • Leuenbergeria guamacho
  • Guamacho Leuenbergeria
  • Guamacho Star Cactus

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Description

Leuenbergeria guamacho (also called Guamacho Leuenbergeria, 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

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Leuenbergeria guamacho 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

Leuenbergeria guamacho 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 Leuenbergeria guamacho

Leuenbergeria guamacho can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Leuenbergeria guamacho FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuenbergeria guamacho?

Leuenbergeria guamacho

What is the common name of Leuenbergeria guamacho?

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What is the natural habitat of Leuenbergeria guamacho?

Leuenbergeria guamacho 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

Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber (1830-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.C.Weber' in the authors string.
Joël Lodé (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lodé' in the authors string.