Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borchersii
ID:
1288390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boed.) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
in Sitzungsber. Heidelberger Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl.: 487. 1958.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287728

Common Names

  • Oroya borchersii
  • Borchers' Oroya
  • Borchers' Cactus

Searching for Oroya borchersii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Oroya borchersii (also called Borcher's Oroya, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and leathery, oval leaves. It is native to Peru and is found in dry, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oroya borchersii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating inflammation and pain relief.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oroya borchersii has yellow flowers with a red center, small black seeds, and small seedlings with grayish-green stems.

Searching for Oroya borchersii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Oroya borchersii is a slow-growing cactus that prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is propagated by seed or offsets. It is sensitive to overwatering, so it should be watered only when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Oroya borchersii

Oroya borchersii is native to Peru.

Oroya borchersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oroya borchersii?

Oroya borchersii

What is the common name of Oroya borchersii?

Borchers' Oroya

What is the natural habitat of Oroya borchersii?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains

Species in the Oroya genus

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

Friedrich Bödeker (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boed.' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.