Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
tunilla
ID:
1288617

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 432. 1909.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287955

Common Names

  • Tunilla Weberocereus
  • Weberocereus Tunilla
  • Tunilla Cactus

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Description

Weberocereus tunilla (also called Tunilla Weberocereus, 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

Weberocereus tunilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its edible fruit.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Weberocereus tunilla sub. biolleyi (F.A.C.Weber) Ralf Bauer
Weberocereus tunilla sub. tunilla

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Weberocereus tunilla has yellow flowers with a red center, small black seeds, and small seedlings with grayish-green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Weberocereus tunilla 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 Weberocereus tunilla

Weberocereus tunilla is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Weberocereus tunilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weberocereus tunilla?

Weberocereus tunilla

What is the common name of Weberocereus tunilla?

Tunilla Weberocereus

What is the natural habitat of Weberocereus tunilla?

It is native to Peru

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber (1830-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.C.Weber' in the authors string.