Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
brachypus
ID:
415839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halda & Panar.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
in Acta Mus. Richnov., Sect. Nat. 10: 165. 2003.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415171

Common Names

  • Turbinicarpus brachypus
  • Brachypus Cactus
  • Brachypus Turbinicarpus

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Description

Turbinicarpus brachypus (also called Short Turbinicarpus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus from the family Cactaceae. It is native to the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. It is found in desert and semi-desert habitats, growing in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Turbinicarpus brachypus is used as an ornamental plant, as a soil improver, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turbinicarpus brachypus has small yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turbinicarpus brachypus is a small, solitary cactus with a globose body. It is native to Mexico and can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Turbinicarpus brachypus

Turbinicarpus brachypus is native to Mexico.

Turbinicarpus brachypus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turbinicarpus brachypus?

Turbinicarpus brachypus

What is the common name of Turbinicarpus brachypus?

Brachypus turbinicarpus

What is the natural habitat of Turbinicarpus brachypus?

Turbinicarpus brachypus is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico.

Species in the Turbinicarpus genus

Turbinicarpus schwarzii, Turbinicarpus amabilis, Turbinicarpus admirabilis, Turbinicarpus adronatus, Turbinicarpus aemulus, Turbinicarpus aequalis, Turbinicarpus agatolepis, Turbinicarpus amiantus, Turbinicarpus delicatus, Turbinicarpus dubeniorum, Turbinicarpus pulcherrimus, Turbinicarpus albellus, Turbinicarpus carneolus, Turbinicarpus bellatulus, Turbinicarpus amoenulus, Turbinicarpus ampliflorus, Turbinicarpus anomalus, Turbinicarpus anosmus, Turbinicarpus antiquorum, Turbinicarpus ascocalyx, Turbinicarpus assimilis, Turbinicarpus asteroides, Turbinicarpus attenuatus, Turbinicarpus concinnus, Turbinicarpus cintiae, Turbinicarpus bicolor, Turbinicarpus brachypus, Turbinicarpus callichromus, Turbinicarpus calopsis, Turbinicarpus calozonus, Turbinicarpus calvescens, Turbinicarpus camelliflorus, Turbinicarpus campanularis, Turbinicarpus candidulus, Turbinicarpus azanthus, Turbinicarpus nieblae, Turbinicarpus graminispinus, Turbinicarpus mombergeri, Turbinicarpus alonsoi, Turbinicarpus bonatzii, Turbinicarpus gielsdorfianus, Turbinicarpus hoferi, Turbinicarpus jauernigii, Turbinicarpus knuthianus, Turbinicarpus laui, Turbinicarpus lophophoroides, Turbinicarpus pseudopectinatus, Turbinicarpus rioverdensis, Turbinicarpus saueri, Turbinicarpus flaviflorus,

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

Josef Jakob Halda (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halda' in the authors string.
Paolo Panarotto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panar.' in the authors string.