Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
1284944

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) D.R.Hunt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Syst. Init. 14: 18. 2002.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284282

Common Names

  • Pfeiffera Boliviana
  • Pfeiffera Boliviana Plant
  • Boliviana Pfeiffera

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Description

Pfeiffera boliviana (also called Bolivian Pfeiffera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has small white flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows in moist, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Pfeiffera boliviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pfeiffera boliviana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a terminal inflorescence. The flowers are followed by small, black, round berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pfeiffera boliviana is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid climates. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. The best time to propagate is in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pfeiffera boliviana

Pfeiffera boliviana is native to Bolivia and can be found in the department of Cochabamba.

Pfeiffera boliviana FAQ

What is the common name of Pfeiffera boliviana?

Bolivian Pfeiffera

What is the natural range of Pfeiffera boliviana?

South America

What type of soil does Pfeiffera boliviana prefer?

Moist, well-drained soils

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.