Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
leoncito
ID:
1419255

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Werderm.) F.Ritter ex P.C.Guerrero & Helmut Walter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
in Phytotaxa 392(1): 90. 2019.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001431720

Common Names

  • Maihueniopsis leoncito
  • Leoncito Maihueniopsis
  • Leoncito Pitaya

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Uses & Benefits

Maihueniopsis leoncito is a species of cactus that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maihueniopsis leoncito has white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are small, about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a white, woolly covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maihueniopsis leoncito is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Water the plant sparingly during the growing season, but allow it to dry out between waterings. During the winter months, reduce watering to once every two weeks.

Where to Find Maihueniopsis leoncito

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

Maihueniopsis leoncito FAQ

What is the common name of Maihueniopsis leoncito?

Tiger Tooth Cactus

What type of soil does Maihueniopsis leoncito prefer?

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil

How much light does Maihueniopsis leoncito need?

Full sun to partial shade

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

Erich Werdermann (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Werderm.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Ritter (1898-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ritter' in the authors string.
Helmut Walter (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Helmut Walter' in the authors string.
Pablo C. Guerrero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Guerrero' in the authors string.