Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Itô
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Cactaceae: 74. 1981.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407690
Common Names
- Tephrocactus neopentlandii
- Neopentlandii Tephrocactus
- Tephrocactus
Description
Tephrocactus neopentlandii (also called 'Neopentlandii Tephrocactus' and 'Neopentlandii 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
Tephrocactus neopentlandii 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
Tephrocactus neopentlandii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tephrocactus neopentlandii 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 Tephrocactus neopentlandii
Tephrocactus neopentlandii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Tephrocactus neopentlandii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Tephrocactus neopentlandii?
Tephrocactus neopentlandii is native to Argentina, where it grows in dry, rocky areas.
What is the flower size of Tephrocactus neopentlandii?
The flowers of Tephrocactus neopentlandii are small, measuring around 1 cm in diameter.
What is the blooming season of Tephrocactus neopentlandii?
Tephrocactus neopentlandii blooms in the spring and summer months.
Species in the Tephrocactus genus
Tephrocactus neoglomeratus,
Tephrocactus paediophilus,
Tephrocactus neopentlandii,
Tephrocactus bonnieae,
Tephrocactus weberi,
Tephrocactus recurvatus,
Tephrocactus verschaffeltii,
Tephrocactus articulatus,
Tephrocactus aoracanthus,
Tephrocactus nigrispinus,
Tephrocactus alexanderi,
Tephrocactus geometricus,
Tephrocactus halophilus,
Tephrocactus molinensis,
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,