Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
nieblae
ID:
508726

Status:
valid

Authors:
García-Mor., Mart.-Aval. & Bergm.Beck.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
in Turbi-Now 18: 14. 2005.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508058

Common Names

  • Turbinicarpus nieblae
  • Niebla's Turbinicarpus
  • Niebla's Turbine Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Turbinicarpus saueri nieblae (García-Mor., Mart.-Aval. & Bergm.Beck.) A.Hofer [unknown]

Description

Turbinicarpus nieblae (also called Niebla's Turbinicarpus, among many other common names) is a small, succulent cactus native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrubland and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Turbinicarpus nieblae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Turbinicarpus nieblae is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turbinicarpus nieblae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Turbinicarpus nieblae

Turbinicarpus nieblae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Nuevo Leon and Coahuila.

Turbinicarpus nieblae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turbinicarpus nieblae?

Turbinicarpus nieblae

What is the common name of Turbinicarpus nieblae?

Niebla's Turbinicarpus

Where is Turbinicarpus nieblae found?

Turbinicarpus nieblae is found in 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

Leccinum Jesús García-Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Mor.' in the authors string.
José Guadalupe Martínez-Ávalos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Aval.' in the authors string.
Kurt Bergmann Becker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bergm.Beck.' in the authors string.