Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
huajuapensis
ID:
1417542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Cruz & S.Vázquez

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
in Phytotaxa 295(2): 151. 2017.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001430007

Common Names

  • Polascontria huajuapensis
  • Huajuapan Polascontria
  • Huajuapan Polaskontria

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Description

Polascontria huajuapensis (also called Huajuapan Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a shrubby plant with long, cylindrical stems and yellow flowers. It is often grown as an ornamental plant and prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Uses & Benefits

Polascontria huajuapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polascontria huajuapensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polascontria huajuapensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Polascontria huajuapensis

Polascontria huajuapensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Polascontria huajuapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polascontria huajuapensis?

Polascontria huajuapensis

What is the common name of Polascontria huajuapensis?

Huajuapan Polascontria

What is the natural habitat of Polascontria huajuapensis?

Tropical deciduous forests of Mexico

Species in the Polascontria 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

Yuridia Cruz-Zamora: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Cruz' in the authors string.
Sonia Vázquez-Santana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Vázquez' in the authors string.