Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
arenacea
ID:
428220

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cárdenas) F.H.Brandt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen Orch. Rundschau 1979(5): 69. 1979.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427552

Common Names

  • Weingartia arenacea
  • Arenacea weingartia
  • Weingartia

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Synonyms

  • Weingartia glomeriseta (Cárdenas) F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Weingartia menesesii (Cárdenas) F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Weingartia muschii (R.Vásquez) F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Weingartia candiae (Cárdenas) F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia menesesii kamiensis Brederoo & Donald [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia menesesii (Cárdenas) Buining & Donald [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia muschii R.Vásquez [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia arenacea (Cárdenas) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia candiae (Cárdenas) Buining & Donald [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia candiae kamiensis (Brederoo & Donald) K.Augustin & Gertel [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia glomeriseta (Cárdenas) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia xanthoantha Backeb. [unknown]
  • Rebutia arenacea Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Rebutia glomeriseta Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Rebutia candiae Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Rebutia menesesii Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia arenacea candiae (Cárdenas) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia arenacea kamiensis (Brederoo & Donald) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia arenacea menesesii (Cárdenas) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia menesesii muschii (R.Vásquez) Buining & Donald [unknown]
  • Weingartia arenacea candiae (Cárdenas) Lodé [unknown]
  • Weingartia arenacea kamiensis (Brederoo & Donald) Lodé [unknown]
  • Weingartia arenacea menesesii (Cárdenas) Lodé [unknown]
  • Weingartia arenacea candiae (Cárdenas) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Weingartia arenacea kamiensis (Brederoo & Donald) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Weingartia arenacea menesesii (Cárdenas) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]

Description

Weingartia arenacea (also called Sandy Weingartia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist habitats such as wet meadows, swamps, and along streams. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Weingartia arenacea 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-orange, solitary or in small groups. Seed: small, black, shiny. Seedlings: with rounded leaves, hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Weingartia arenacea 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 Weingartia arenacea

Weingartia arenacea is native to South America and can be found in the surrounding areas.

Weingartia arenacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weingartia arenacea?

Weingartia arenacea

What is the common name of Weingartia arenacea?

Arenaceous Weingartia

What is the natural habitat of Weingartia arenacea?

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