Matucana roseoalba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Common Names
- Matucana Roseoalba
- Pink-White Matucana
- Pink-White Ball Cactus
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Matucana roseoalba (also called Roseoalba Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Peru and is found in desert and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Matucana roseoalba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Matucana roseoalba is pink and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Matucana roseoalba can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Matucana roseoalba
Matucana roseoalba can be found in Peru.
Matucana roseoalba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Matucana roseoalba?
Matucana roseoalba
What is the natural habitat of Matucana roseoalba?
It is native to Peru.
What is the size of Matucana roseoalba?
It grows up to 1 meter in height.
Species in the Matucana genus
Matucana roseoalba, Matucana haynei, Matucana aurantiaca, Matucana formosa, Matucana intertexta, Matucana paucicostata, Matucana ritteri, Matucana weberbaueri, Matucana aureiflora, Matucana huagalensis, Matucana krahnii, Matucana madisoniorum, Matucana pujupatii, Matucana oreodoxa, Matucana tuberculata, Matucana hoxeyi, Matucana klopfensteinii, Matucana rebutiiflora,
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,