Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
subterraneus
ID:
1039640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Backeb.) Buxb. & Oehme

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae (Berlin) 1942(1): 21. 1942.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038978

Common Names

  • Rapicactus subterraneus
  • Subterraneus Rapicactus
  • Subterraneus

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Description

Rapicactus subterraneus (also called Subterranean Rapicactus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family. It is native to South America. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rapicactus subterraneus is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for making rope, baskets, and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rapicactus subterraneus is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, bell-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rapicactus subterraneus is a cactus species native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Rapicactus subterraneus

Rapicactus subterraneus is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

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

Franz Buxbaum (1900-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buxb.' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Hanns Oehme (1899-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oehme' in the authors string.