Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
gummifera
ID:
416938

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Backeb. & Voll) Buining

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 46: 161. 1967.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416270

Common Names

  • Uebelmannia gummifera
  • Gum-bearing Uebelmannia
  • Gum-bearing Uvariodendron

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Synonyms

  • Parodia gummifera Backeb. & Voll [unknown]
  • Uebelmannia meninensis Buining [unknown]
  • Uebelmannia gummifera meninensis (Buining) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Uebelmannia gummifera rubra (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Uebelmannia meninensis rubra Buining & Brederoo [unknown]

Description

Uebelmannia gummifera (also called Gum Uebelmannia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves and yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Uebelmannia gummifera 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 gummifera 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 gummifera 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 gummifera

Uebelmannia gummifera 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,

References

Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Albert Frederik Hendrik Buining (1901-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buining' in the authors string.
Otto Voll (1884-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voll' in the authors string.