Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pujupatii
ID:
1288588

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donald & A.B.Lau) Bregmann

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
in Willdenowia 17: 179. 1988.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287926

Common Names

  • Pujupat's Matucana
  • Matucana Pujupatii
  • Pujupat's Cactus

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Description

Matucana pujupatii (also called Pujupatii 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 pujupatii 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 pujupatii 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 pujupatii is a slow-growing cactus that prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is propagated by seed or offsets. It is sensitive to overwatering, so it should be watered only when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Matucana pujupatii

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

Matucana pujupatii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matucana pujupatii?

Matucana pujupatii

What is the common name of Matucana pujupatii?

Pujupatii Matucana

What is the natural habitat of Matucana pujupatii?

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

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.