Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huagalensis
ID:
1288576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donald & A.B.Lau) Bregmann, Meerst., Melis & Pullen

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 67: 155. 1988.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287914

Common Names

  • Huagal Matucana
  • Matucana Huagalensis
  • Huagal Cactus

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Description

Matucana huagalensis (also called Huagal Matucana, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It is a shrubby cactus with light green stems that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil.

Uses & Benefits

Matucana huagalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its edible fruit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Matucana huagalensis 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 huagalensis 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 huagalensis

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

Matucana huagalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matucana huagalensis?

Matucana huagalensis

What is the natural habitat of Matucana huagalensis?

Dry scrublands of Peru

What is the average size of Matucana huagalensis?

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

Thomas Marion Pullen (b.1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pullen' in the authors string.
John Donald Donald (1923-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donald' in the authors string.
Alfred Bernhard Lau (1928-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.B.Lau' in the authors string.
A. Meerstadt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meerst.' in the authors string.
Peter Melis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melis' in the authors string.