Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schmiedickeanus
ID:
1288631
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boed.) Buxb. & Backeb.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae (Berlin) 1937(1): 27. 1937.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287969
Common Names
- Schmiedickeanus Turbinicarpus
- Turbinicarpus Schmiedickeanus
- Schmiedickeanus Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus (also called Schmiedicke's Turbinicarpus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It is a shrubby cactus with light green stems that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil.
Uses & Benefits
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its edible fruit.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus sub. schmiedickeanusTurbinicarpus schmiedickeanus sub. gracilis (Glass & R.A.Foster) Glass
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus sub. klinkerianus (Backeb. & H.Jacobsen) Glass & R.A.Foster
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus sub. macrochele (Werderm.) N.P.Taylor
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus sub. andersonii Mosco
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus sub. rubriflorus (Gerhart Frank) Panar.
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus sub. sanchezii-mejoradae García-Mor., Gonz.-Bot. & Vargas-Vázq.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus has yellow flowers with a red center, small black seeds, and small seedlings with grayish-green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus is a slow-growing cactus that requires well-draining soil and full sun. Propagation is done through seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and planted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus?
Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus
What is the common name of Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus?
Schmiedicke's Turbinicarpus
What is the natural habitat of Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus?
It is native to 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
Franz Buxbaum (1900-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buxb.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Bödeker (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boed.' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
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