Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
1288507

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaupel) Buxb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
in: Krainz, Kakteen 54: CVb. 1973.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287845

Common Names

  • Matucana aurantiaca
  • Orange Matucana
  • Orange Cactus

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Description

Matucana aurantiaca (also called Orange Matucana, among many other common names) is a small, globose cactus with yellow-brown spines and yellow flowers. It is native to Peru and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Matucana aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating inflammation and pain relief.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Matucana aurantiaca sub. currundayensis (F.Ritter) Mottram
Matucana aurantiaca sub. fruticosa (F.Ritter) Mottram
Matucana aurantiaca sub. hastifera (F.Ritter) Mottram
Matucana aurantiaca sub. polzii (Diers, Donald & Zecher) Mottram
Matucana aurantiaca sub. aurantiaca

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Matucana aurantiaca has yellow flowers with a red center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matucana aurantiaca is a cactus species native to Peru. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To cultivate, it needs a well-draining soil mix and plenty of sunlight. Water sparingly during the summer months and more frequently during the winter months.

Where to Find Matucana aurantiaca

Matucana aurantiaca is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Matucana aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matucana aurantiaca?

Matucana aurantiaca

What is the natural habitat of Matucana aurantiaca?

Dry scrublands of Peru

What is the average size of Matucana aurantiaca?

Up to 8 inches in height

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

Franz Buxbaum (1900-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buxb.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Karl Johann Vaupel (1876-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaupel' in the authors string.