Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
cardenasiana
ID:
428178

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Vásquez) F.H.Brandt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
in Frankfurter Kakteenf. 5: 17. 1978.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427510

Common Names

  • Weingartia cardenasiana
  • Cardenasiana weingartia
  • Weingartia

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Synonyms

  • Weingartia langeri (K.Augustin & Hentzschel) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Weingartia vargasii (Diers & Krahn) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia cardenasiana R.Vásquez [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia langeri K.Augustin & Hentzschel [unknown]
  • Rebutia cardenasiana (R.Vásquez) G.Navarro [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia vargasii Diers & Krahn [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia vargasii viridissima Diers & Krahn [unknown]
  • Weingartia vargasii viridissima (Diers & Krahn) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]

Description

Weingartia cardenasiana (also called Cardenas' 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, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Weingartia cardenasiana has been used for a variety of purposes, including as a source of food, for medicinal purposes, as a fuel source, and for construction materials.

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 cardenasiana 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 cardenasiana

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

Weingartia cardenasiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weingartia cardenasiana?

Weingartia cardenasiana

What is the common name of Weingartia cardenasiana?

Cardenas' Weingartia

What is the natural habitat of Weingartia cardenasiana?

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