Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poeppigii
ID:
369630

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Otto ex Pfeiff.) F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Gesamtbeschr. Kakt.: 754. 1898.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368962

Common Names

  • Maihuenia poeppigii
  • Poeppig's Maihuenia
  • Poeppig's False-cactus

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia philippii F.Haage & M.Schmidt ex Bois [unknown]
  • Opuntia poeppigii Otto ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Pereskia philippii F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Maihuenia philippii (F.A.C.Weber) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Opuntia maihuen Gay [unknown]
  • Pereskia poeppigii (Otto ex Pfeiff.) Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Opuntia caespitosa Poepp. [illegitimate]

Description

Maihuenia poeppigii (also called Poeppig's pincushion cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the family Cactaceae. It is a small, globose cactus, up to 4 cm in diameter, with a solitary, globose stem, and up to 12 radial spines. It is native to Argentina and Chile.

Uses & Benefits

Maihuenia poeppigii is a succulent plant native to South America and is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maihuenia poeppigii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maihuenia poeppigii is a succulent plant native to Chile. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cut off a stem from the main plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the soil thoroughly and keep it moist until the cutting takes root. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Maihuenia poeppigii

Maihuenia poeppigii can be found in the Atacama Desert of Chile.

Maihuenia poeppigii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maihuenia poeppigii?

Maihuenia poeppigii

What is the common name of Maihuenia poeppigii?

Poeppig's Maihuenia

What is the natural habitat of Maihuenia poeppigii?

Maihuenia poeppigii is native to the Atacama Desert in Chile

Species in the Maihuenia genus

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.
Ludwig Karl Georg Pfeiffer (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeiff.' in the authors string.
Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber (1830-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.C.Weber' in the authors string.