Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
beguinii
ID:
400101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.P.Taylor) Lüthy

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
in Cactus & Co. 7(1): 38. 2003.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399433

Common Names

  • Rapicactus Beguinii
  • Beguinii Rapicactus
  • Beguinii's Rapicactus

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Synonyms

  • Rapicactus canescens D.Donati & Zanov. [invalid]
  • Rapicactus donatii D.Donati & Zanov. [invalid]
  • Turbinicarpus beguinii (N.P.Taylor) Mosco & Zanov. [unknown]
  • Neolloydia glassii Doweld [unknown]
  • Turbinicarpus mandragora beguinii (N.P.Taylor) Lüthy [unknown]
  • Thelocactus beguinii N.P.Taylor [unknown]
  • Rapicactus beguinii laurae D.Donati & Zanov. [invalid]
  • Turbinicarpus beguinii haenkeanus Halda, Horáček & Malina [unknown]
  • Turbinicarpus beguinii senilis Zachar & Lux [unknown]

Description

Rapicactus beguinii (also called Beguin's Rapicactus, among many other common names) is a cactus species native to South America. It has a cylindrical stem with a diameter of up to 5 cm and a length of up to 15 cm. It grows in dry forests and rocky areas, and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Uses & Benefits

Rapicactus beguinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rapicactus beguinii sub. beguinii
Rapicactus beguinii sub. hintoniorum (A.Hofer) Lüthy

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Rapicactus beguinii flower is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rapicactus beguinii is a cactus that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from a healthy plant and allowed to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Rapicactus beguinii

Rapicactus beguinii can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Rapicactus beguinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rapicactus beguinii?

Rapicactus beguinii

What is the common name of Rapicactus beguinii?

Beugin's Rapicactus

What is the natural habitat of Rapicactus beguinii?

It is native to the Middle East, including Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and Jordan.

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

Jonas Martin Lüthy (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lüthy' in the authors string.
Nigel Paul Taylor (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Taylor' in the authors string.