Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klopfensteinii
ID:
1419923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cieza & Pino

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
in Quepo 29: 7. 2014.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001432388

Common Names

  • Matucana klopfensteinii
  • Klopfensteinii Matucana
  • Matucana Klopfenstein's Cactus

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Uses & Benefits

Matucana klopfensteinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matucana klopfensteinii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matucana klopfensteinii 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 klopfensteinii

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

Matucana klopfensteinii FAQ

What is the common name of Matucana klopfensteinii?

Cone Cactus

What type of soil does Matucana klopfensteinii prefer?

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil

How much light does Matucana klopfensteinii need?

Full sun

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

Guillermo Pino (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pino' in the authors string.
Nelson Cieza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cieza' in the authors string.