Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberculata
ID:
1289839

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donald) Bregman, Meerst., Melis & A.B.Pullen

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 66(9): 175. 1987.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289177

Common Names

  • Matucana Tuberculata
  • Tuberculata Columnar Cactus
  • Tuberculata Pitaya

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Description

Matucana tuberculata (also called Tuberculate 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 tuberculata 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matucana tuberculata 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 tuberculata 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 tuberculata should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Matucana tuberculata

Matucana tuberculata is native to Peru.

Matucana tuberculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matucana tuberculata?

Matucana tuberculata

What is the common name of Matucana tuberculata?

Tuberculate Matucana

What is the natural habitat of Matucana tuberculata?

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.
A. Meerstadt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meerst.' in the authors string.
Peter Melis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melis' in the authors string.
Rob Bregman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bregman' in the authors string.
A. B. Pullen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.B.Pullen' in the authors string.