Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
reicheana
ID:
1419260

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Espinosa) D.R.Hunt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Syst. Init. 34: 15. 2016.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001431725

Common Names

  • Maihueniopsis reicheana
  • Reicheana Maihueniopsis
  • Reicheana Pitaya

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Uses & Benefits

Maihueniopsis reicheana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maihueniopsis reicheana 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 reicheana 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 reicheana

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

Maihueniopsis reicheana FAQ

What is the common name of Maihueniopsis reicheana?

Tiger Tooth Cactus

What type of soil does Maihueniopsis reicheana prefer?

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil

How much light does Maihueniopsis reicheana 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

Marcial Ramón Espinosa Bustos (1874-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espinosa' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.