Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
1288605

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaupel) Kimnach

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 56: 101. 1984.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287943

Common Names

  • Smallflower Lymanbensonia
  • Lymanbensonia Micrantha
  • Smallflower Cactus

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Description

Lymanbensonia micrantha (also called Lymanbensonia, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It is a shrubby cactus with light green stems that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil.

Uses & Benefits

Lymanbensonia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its edible fruit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lymanbensonia micrantha has yellow flowers with a red center, small black seeds, and small seedlings with grayish-green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lymanbensonia micrantha is a slow-growing cactus that requires well-draining soil and full sun. Propagation is done through seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Lymanbensonia micrantha

Lymanbensonia micrantha is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Lymanbensonia micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lymanbensonia micrantha?

Lymanbensonia micrantha

What is the common name of Lymanbensonia micrantha?

Micrantha Lymanbensonia

What is the natural habitat of Lymanbensonia micrantha?

It is native to Mexico

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

Friedrich Karl Johann Vaupel (1876-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaupel' in the authors string.
Myron William Kimnach (1922-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kimnach' in the authors string.