Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
imitans
ID:
428204

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kimnach & Hutchison) Buxb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 57(6): 125. 1978.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427536

Common Names

  • Weberocereus imitans
  • Imitans weberocereus
  • Weberocereus

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Synonyms

  • Werckleocereus imitans Kimnach & Hutchison [unknown]
  • Cryptocereus imitans (Kimnach & Hutchison) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Eccremocactus imitans (Kimnach & Hutchison) Kimnach [unknown]

Description

Weberocereus imitans (also called Imitating Weberocereus, among many other common names) is a perennial cactus native to South America. It grows in dry habitats such as deserts and rocky hillsides. It has an upright habit and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Weberocereus imitans is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, solitary or in small groups. Seed: small, black, shiny. Seedlings: with pointed leaves, hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Weberocereus imitans is a slow-growing cactus that requires a well-draining soil mix and plenty of light. It is best propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It is also possible to propagate by grafting.

Where to Find Weberocereus imitans

Weberocereus imitans is native to South America and can be found in the surrounding areas.

Weberocereus imitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weberocereus imitans?

Weberocereus imitans

What is the common name of Weberocereus imitans?

Imitating Weberocereus

What is the natural habitat of Weberocereus imitans?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia

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.
Myron William Kimnach (1922-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kimnach' in the authors string.
Paul Clifford Hutchison (1924-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutchison' in the authors string.