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valid
Authors:
(Méndez) Schlumpb.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001434943
Common Names
- Soehrensia mendocina
- Mendocina Soehrensia
- Mendoza Cactus
Description
Soehrensia mendocina (also called Mendoza Soehrensia, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming, succulent perennial with small, fleshy, grey-green leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, sandy soils in full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Soehrensia mendocina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used for erosion control and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Soehrensia mendocina has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Soehrensia mendocina is a slow-growing, low-maintenance cactus that is best propagated from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy plant and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil. Water the cutting lightly and keep in a warm, bright location. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Soehrensia mendocina
Soehrensia mendocina is native to Argentina.
Soehrensia mendocina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Soehrensia mendocina?
Soehrensia mendocina
What are the common names of Soehrensia mendocina?
Mendoza's soehrensia
What is the natural habitat of Soehrensia mendocina?
It is native to the Canary Islands
Species in the Soehrensia genus
Soehrensia formosa,
Soehrensia smrziana,
Soehrensia allagantha,
Soehrensia bruchii,
Soehrensia angelesiae,
Soehrensia arboricola,
Soehrensia camarguensis,
Soehrensia candicans,
Soehrensia caulescens,
Soehrensia crassicaulis,
Soehrensia fabrisii,
Soehrensia grandiflora,
Soehrensia hahniana,
Soehrensia huascha,
Soehrensia lobivioides,
Soehrensia quadratiumbonata,
Soehrensia schickendantzii,
Soehrensia spachiana,
Soehrensia strigosa,
Soehrensia tarijensis,
Soehrensia thelegona,
Soehrensia thelegonoides,
Soehrensia vasquezii,
Soehrensia volliana,
Soehrensia walteri,
Soehrensia serpentina,
Soehrensia sandiensis,
Soehrensia mendocina,
Soehrensia shaferi,
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,