Status:
valid
Authors:
Gerhart Frank
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 71(2): 66. 1992.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256589
Common Names
- Rioverdensis Turbinicarpus
- Rioverdensis Turbinicarpus
- Rioverdensis Turbicarpus
Uses & Benefits
Turbinicarpus rioverdensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Turbinicarpus rioverdensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Turbinicarpus rioverdensis is a cactus native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be taken. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Turbinicarpus rioverdensis
Turbinicarpus rioverdensis can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico.
Turbinicarpus rioverdensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turbinicarpus rioverdensis?
Turbinicarpus rioverdensis
What is the common name of Turbinicarpus rioverdensis?
Rioverde Turbinicarpus
What is the natural habitat of Turbinicarpus rioverdensis?
Deserts and xeric shrublands
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,