Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.J.Charles) G.J.Charles
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
in Cact. Explor. 7: 40. 2013.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001432386
Common Names
- Matucana hoxeyi
- Hoxeyi Matucana
- Matucana Hoxey's Cactus
Uses & Benefits
Matucana hoxeyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Matucana hoxeyi has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Matucana hoxeyi 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 Matucana hoxeyi
Matucana hoxeyi can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Matucana hoxeyi FAQ
What is the common name of Matucana hoxeyi?
Cone Cactus
What type of soil does Matucana hoxeyi prefer?
Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
How much light does Matucana hoxeyi need?
Full sun
Species in the Matucana genus
Matucana roseoalba,
Matucana haynei,
Matucana aurantiaca,
Matucana formosa,
Matucana intertexta,
Matucana paucicostata,
Matucana ritteri,
Matucana weberbaueri,
Matucana aureiflora,
Matucana huagalensis,
Matucana krahnii,
Matucana madisoniorum,
Matucana pujupatii,
Matucana oreodoxa,
Matucana tuberculata,
Matucana hoxeyi,
Matucana klopfensteinii,
Matucana rebutiiflora,
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
Graham J. Charles: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Charles' in the authors string.