Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
doelzianus
ID:
1288675

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Backeb.) Borg

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Cacti: 115. 1937.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288013


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Description

Oreocereus doelzianus (also called Doelz's Oreocereus, 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

Oreocereus doelzianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its edible fruit.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oreocereus doelzianus sub. calvus (Rauh & Backeb.) Mottram
Oreocereus doelzianus sub. sericatus (F.Ritter) Mottram
Oreocereus doelzianus sub. doelzianus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oreocereus doelzianus are white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocereus doelzianus is a slow-growing cactus that requires well-draining soil and full sun. Propagation is done through seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Oreocereus doelzianus

Oreocereus doelzianus is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Oreocereus doelzianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocereus doelzianus?

Oreocereus doelzianus

What is the common name of Oreocereus doelzianus?

Doelz's Oreocereus

What is the natural habitat of Oreocereus doelzianus?

It is native to Bolivia

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.
John Borg (1873-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borg' in the authors string.