Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chende
ID:
1255411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rol.-Goss.) A.C.Gibson & K.E.Horak

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
in Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65(4): 1006. 1978.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254749

Common Names

  • Polaskia Chende
  • Chen's Columnar Cactus
  • Chende Cactus

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Description

Polaskia chende (also called Chende Polaskia, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, arid habitats, often in rocky or sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Polaskia chende is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polaskia chende has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polaskia chende is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial cactus that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Polaskia chende

Polaskia chende can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Polaskia 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

Robert Roland-Gosselin (1854-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rol.-Goss.' in the authors string.
Arthur Charles Gibson (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Gibson' in the authors string.
Karl E. Horak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.E.Horak' in the authors string.