Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chichipe
ID:
1288739

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rol.-Goss.) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 23: 121. 1951.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288077

Common Names

  • Polaskia chichipe
  • Chichipe Barrel Cactus
  • Fishhook Barrel Cactus

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Description

Polaskia chichipe (also called Chichipe Polaskia, 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

Polaskia chichipe 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 Polaskia chichipe 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

Polaskia chichipe 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 Polaskia chichipe

Polaskia chichipe is native to the deserts of Mexico.

Polaskia chichipe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polaskia chichipe?

Polaskia chichipe

What is the common name of Polaskia chichipe?

Chichipe Polaskia

What is the natural habitat of Polaskia chichipe?

It is native to Mexico

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

Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Robert Roland-Gosselin (1854-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rol.-Goss.' in the authors string.