Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oreodoxa
ID:
1289838

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Ritter) Slaba

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
in Kaktusy (Brno) 22(6): 130. 1986.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289176

Common Names

  • Matucana Oreodoxa
  • Oreodoxa Columnar Cactus
  • Oreodoxa Pitaya

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Description

Matucana oreodoxa (also called Oreodoxa cactus, and many other common names) is a cactus species native to Peru. It is a globose cactus, with stems up to 10 cm (4 in) tall, and up to 10 cm (4 in) in diameter. It typically grows in dry grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Matucana oreodoxa is a cactus species native to Peru. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its purported anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Matucana oreodoxa sub. roseiflora G.J.Charles
Matucana oreodoxa sub. oreodoxa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matucana oreodoxa has yellow flowers with a diameter of around 2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with small, yellow spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matucana oreodoxa is a cactus species native to Peru. It is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Matucana oreodoxa should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Matucana oreodoxa

Matucana oreodoxa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Matucana oreodoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matucana oreodoxa?

Matucana oreodoxa

What is the common name of Matucana oreodoxa?

Oreodoxa Matucana

What is the natural habitat of Matucana oreodoxa?

It is native to Peru

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

Friedrich Ritter (1898-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ritter' in the authors string.
Rudolf Slaba (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Slaba' in the authors string.