Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
breviflora
ID:
428222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Backeb.) F.H.Brandt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
in Frankfurter Kakteenf. 5(2): 17. 1978.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427554

Common Names

  • Weingartia breviflora
  • Breviflora weingartia
  • Weingartia

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Synonyms

  • Rebutia breviflora (Backeb.) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Weingartia haseltonii (Cárdenas) F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Weingartia caineana (Cárdenas) F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia caineana (Cárdenas) Donald [unknown]
  • Weingartia breviflora (Backeb.) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia breviflora laui Diers [unknown]
  • Rebutia caineana Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Rebutia haseltonii Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia haseltonii (Cárdenas) Donald [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia breviflora haseltonii (Cárdenas) Diers [invalid]
  • Sulcorebutia breviflora Backeb. [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia breviflora breviflora [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia breviflora haseltonii (Cárdenas) Fritz [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia breviflora laui (Diers) Fritz [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia breviflora viridior Diers [unknown]
  • Weingartia breviflora haseltonii (Cárdenas) Lodé [unknown]
  • Weingartia breviflora laui (Diers) Lodé [unknown]
  • Weingartia breviflora haseltonii (Cárdenas) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Weingartia breviflora laui (Diers) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]

Description

Weingartia breviflora (also called Short-flowered 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 breviflora 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 breviflora 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 breviflora

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

Weingartia breviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weingartia breviflora?

Weingartia breviflora

What is the common name of Weingartia breviflora?

Short-flowered Weingartia

What is the natural habitat of Weingartia breviflora?

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

Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Fred H. Brandt (1908-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Brandt' in the authors string.