Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
1288560

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaupel) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
in Beitr. Sukkulentenk. Sukkulentenpflege 1939: 42. 1939.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287898

Common Names

  • Matucana weberbaueri
  • Weberbauer's Matucana
  • Weberbauer's Cactus

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Description

Matucana weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's 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 weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri

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

Matucana weberbaueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matucana weberbaueri?

Matucana weberbaueri

What is the natural habitat of Matucana weberbaueri?

Dry scrublands of Peru

What is the average size of Matucana weberbaueri?

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

Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Karl Johann Vaupel (1876-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaupel' in the authors string.