Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
hempelianus
ID:
1288677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gürke) D.R.Hunt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 5: 93. 1987.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288015

Common Names

  • Oreocereus hempelianus
  • Old Man of the Andes
  • Old Lady Cactus

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Description

Oreocereus hempelianus (also called Hempel'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 hempelianus 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 flowers of Oreocereus hempelianus 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 hempelianus is a slow-growing cactus species. It is best grown in well-draining, sandy soil in a sunny location. Propagation is usually done by seed or by cutting off offsets from the parent plant.

Where to Find Oreocereus hempelianus

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

Oreocereus hempelianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocereus hempelianus?

Oreocereus hempelianus

What is the common name of Oreocereus hempelianus?

Hempel's Oreocereus

What is the natural habitat of Oreocereus hempelianus?

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

Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.