Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
schwarzii
ID:
407447

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Shurly) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 23: 150. 1951.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406779

Common Names

  • Turbinicarpus schwarzii
  • Schwarz's Turbinicarpus
  • Schwarz's Fireweed

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Synonyms

  • Turbinicarpus polaskii Backeb. [unknown]
  • Toumeya schwarzii (Shurly) Bravo & W.T.Marshall [unknown]
  • Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus schwarzii (Shurly) N.P.Taylor [unknown]
  • Strombocactus schwarzii Shurly [unknown]
  • Neolloydia schmiedickeana schwarzii (Shurly) E.F.Anderson [unknown]
  • Pediocactus schmiedickeanus schwarzii (Shurly) Halda [unknown]
  • Toumeya macrochele polaskii (Backeb.) Kladiwa [unknown]
  • Toumeya macrochele schwarzii (Shurly) Kladiwa [unknown]
  • Toumeya schwarzii polaskii (Backeb.) Kladiwa [unknown]
  • Turbinicarpus klinkerianus schwarzii (Shurly) D.Donati [unknown]
  • Turbinicarpus macrochele polaskii (P.Lechner & Jantschgi) D.Donati [unknown]
  • Turbinicarpus macrochele schwarzii (Shurly) Doweld [unknown]
  • Turbinicarpus macrochele polaskii P.Lechner & Jantschgi [unknown]
  • Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus schwarzii (Shurly) Panar. [unknown]
  • Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus polaskii (Backeb.) Zachar, Staník, Lux & Dráb [unknown]
  • Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus schwarzii (Shurly) Glass & R.A.Foster [unknown]

Description

Turbinicarpus schwarzii (also called 'Schwarz's Turbinicarpus', among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It has a perennial, succulent stem that grows up to 15 cm tall. The flowers are small, yellow and fragrant. It grows in dry, rocky deserts and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Turbinicarpus schwarzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turbinicarpus schwarzii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turbinicarpus schwarzii is a tropical orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Turbinicarpus schwarzii

Turbinicarpus schwarzii can be found in Mexico.

Turbinicarpus schwarzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turbinicarpus schwarzii?

Turbinicarpus schwarzii

What is the natural habitat of Turbinicarpus schwarzii?

Deserts

What is the flower color of Turbinicarpus schwarzii?

Yellow

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,