Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
zinniiflora
ID:
1418835

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Lodé

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
in Cact.-Avent. Int. 97: 27. 2012.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001431300

Common Names

  • Leuenbergeria zinniiflora
  • Zinniiflora Leuenbergeria
  • Zinniiflora Star Cactus

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Description

Leuenbergeria zinniiflora (also called Zinnia-flowered 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 zinniiflora 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 zinniiflora 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 zinniiflora 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 zinniiflora

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

Leuenbergeria zinniiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuenbergeria zinniiflora?

Leuenbergeria zinniiflora

What is the common name of Leuenbergeria zinniiflora?

Leuenbergeria zinniiflora

What is the natural habitat of Leuenbergeria zinniiflora?

Leuenbergeria zinniiflora 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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Joël Lodé (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lodé' in the authors string.