Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
incachacana
ID:
750412

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cárdenas) Barthlott & N.Korotkova

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
in Willdenowia 40(2): 167. 2010.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749745

Common Names

  • Lymanbensonia Incachacana
  • Incachacana Lymanbensonia
  • Inca Lymanbensonia

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Synonyms

  • Acanthorhipsalis incachacana (Cárdenas) Volgin [unknown]
  • Lepismium incachacanum (Cárdenas) Barthlott [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis incachacana Cárdenas [unknown]

Description

Lymanbensonia incachacana (also called Incachaca Lymanbensonia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Peru. It grows up to 2 m tall and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lymanbensonia incachacana is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lymanbensonia incachacana has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lymanbensonia incachacana is a perennial herb that is native to Peru. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Lymanbensonia incachacana

Lymanbensonia incachacana is native to Peru.

Lymanbensonia incachacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lymanbensonia incachacana?

Lymanbensonia incachacana

What is the common name of Lymanbensonia incachacana?

Inca Lymanbensonia

What is the natural habitat of Lymanbensonia incachacana?

Dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

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

Wilhelm Barthlott (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barthlott' in the authors string.
Nadja Korotkova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Korotkova' in the authors string.