Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
buiningii
ID:
416941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donald

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
in Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 24: 3. 1968.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416273

Common Names

  • Uebelmannia buiningii
  • Buining's Uebelmannia
  • Buining's Uvariodendron

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Description

Uebelmannia buiningii (also called Pincushion Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Brazil. It has an upright, columnar growth habit with cylindrical stems that are covered with white spines. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Uebelmannia buiningii has been used for its timber, which is used in making furniture, boats, and other items. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uebelmannia buiningii has white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with yellowish-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uebelmannia buiningii can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist rooting medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Uebelmannia buiningii

Uebelmannia buiningii is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.

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Cactaceae

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,

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