Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
azurduyensis
ID:
511296

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gertel, Jucker & J.de Vries) Hentzschel & K.Augustin

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
in Gymnocalycium 21: 777. 2008.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510628

Common Names

  • Azurduyensis Weingartia
  • Azurduyensis Weingartia Cactiformis
  • Azurduyensis Weingartia Cactiformis

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Synonyms

  • Sulcorebutia sormae Heřtus, Horáček & Slaba [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia azurduyensis Gertel, Jucker & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia azurduyensis sormae (Heřtus, Horáček & Slaba) Gertel & Jucker [unknown]

Description

Weingartia azurduyensis (also called Azurduy Weingartia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic cactus native to tropical South America. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow, tubular flowers. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Weingartia azurduyensis is used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Weingartia azurduyensis has white to pale yellow flowers with a yellow centre. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Weingartia azurduyensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring or summer and rooted in moist sand or soil.

Where to Find Weingartia azurduyensis

Weingartia azurduyensis is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

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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

Johan de Vries (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.de Vries' in the authors string.
Hansjörg Jucker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jucker' in the authors string.
Willi Gertel (1945-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gertel' in the authors string.
Günter Hentzschel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hentzschel' in the authors string.
Karl Augustin (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Augustin' in the authors string.