Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quipa
ID:
408359

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.A.C.Weber) N.P.Taylor & Stuppy

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
in Succ. Pl. Res. 6: 120. 2002.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407691

Common Names

  • Tacinga quipa
  • Quipa Tacinga
  • Tacinga

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia quipa F.A.C.Weber [unknown]

Description

Tacinga quipa (also called 'Quipa Tacinga' and 'Quipa Barrel Cactus', among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Argentina and Bolivia. It is a small, globular cactus with short, white spines and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tacinga quipa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in xeriscaping and rock gardens. It has a low water requirement and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tacinga quipa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tacinga quipa is a cactus species native to Central America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Tacinga quipa

Tacinga quipa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Tacinga quipa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Tacinga quipa?

Tacinga quipa is native to Bolivia, where it grows in dry, rocky areas.

What is the flower size of Tacinga quipa?

The flowers of Tacinga quipa are small, measuring around 1 cm in diameter.

What is the blooming season of Tacinga quipa?

Tacinga quipa blooms in the spring and summer months.

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

Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber (1830-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.C.Weber' in the authors string.
Nigel Paul Taylor (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Taylor' in the authors string.
Wolfgang Hermann Stuppy (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stuppy' in the authors string.