Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
weberi
ID:
411579

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speg.) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Kaktus-ABC: 106. 1936.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410911

Common Names

  • Tephrocactus Weberi
  • Weber's Tephrocactus
  • Weber's Prickly Pear

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia weberi Speg. [unknown]
  • Opuntia setigera (Backeb.) W.T.Marshall [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus setiger Backeb. [unknown]
  • Ursopuntia textoris P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Opuntia weberi dispar A.Cast. & H.V.Lelong [unknown]
  • Opuntia weberi setigera (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus setiger dispar (A.Cast. & H.V.Lelong) G.Popov [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus weberi setiger (Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Ursopuntia textoris dispar (A.Cast. & H.V.Lelong) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Ursopuntia textoris setiger (Backeb.) P.V.Heath [unknown]

Description

Tephrocactus weberi (also called Weber's Pincushion Cactus, among many other common names) is a small, globular cactus native to Argentina and Bolivia. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrocactus weberi is an ornamental plant, used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tephrocactus weberi var. deminutus Rausch
Tephrocactus weberi var. weberi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tephrocactus weberi are small and white. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrocactus weberi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Tephrocactus weberi

Tephrocactus weberi can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Tephrocactus weberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrocactus weberi?

Tephrocactus weberi

What is the common name of Tephrocactus weberi?

Weberi

What is the natural habitat of Tephrocactus weberi?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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

Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.