Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paucicostata
ID:
1288556

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Ritter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
in Taxon 12: 124. 1963.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287894

Common Names

  • Matucana paucicostata
  • Few-ribbed Matucana
  • Few-ribbed Cactus

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Description

Matucana paucicostata (also called Few-Ribbed 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 paucicostata 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 paucicostata 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 paucicostata 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 paucicostata

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

Matucana paucicostata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matucana paucicostata?

Matucana paucicostata

What is the natural habitat of Matucana paucicostata?

Dry scrublands of Peru

What is the average size of Matucana paucicostata?

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