Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
crispata
ID:
428180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rausch) F.H.Brandt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
in Frankfurter Kakteenf. 5(2): 18. 1978.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427512

Common Names

  • Weingartia crispata
  • Crispata weingartia
  • Weingartia

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Synonyms

  • Sulcorebutia gerosenilis Říha & Arandia [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia tarvitaensis Gertel & P.Lechner [unknown]
  • Weingartia roberto-vasquezii (Diers & Krahn) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Weingartia tarvitaensis (Gertel & P.Lechner) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia hertusii (Halda & Horáček) Halda & Horáček [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia crispata auricapillata Halda, Heřtus & Horáček [invalid]
  • Sulcorebutia hertusii auricapillata (Halda, Heřtus & Horáček) Halda, Heřtus & Horáček [invalid]
  • Sulcorebutia viridis P.Lechner & A.Draxler [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia atrospinosa J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia lamprochlora J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia crispata Rausch [unknown]
  • Rebutia canigueralii crispata (Rausch) Donald ex D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia canigueralii atropurpurea Rausch [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia roberto-vasquezii Diers & Krahn [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia crispata hertusii Halda & Horáček [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia crispata aureicapillata Halda, Heřtus & Horáček [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia tarabucoensis hertusii (Halda & Horáček) Gertel & R.Wahl [unknown]
  • Weingartia crispata hertusii (Halda & Horáček) Lodé [unknown]
  • Weingartia crispata hertusii (Halda & Horáček) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia crispata auricapillata Halda, Heřtus & Horáček [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia hertusii aureicapillata (Halda, Heřtus & Horáček) Halda, Heřtus & Horáček [unknown]
  • Weingartia crispata hertusi (Halda & Horáček) Lodé [unknown]

Description

Weingartia crispata (also called Crisped 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 crispata 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 crispata 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 crispata

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

Weingartia crispata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weingartia crispata?

Weingartia crispata

What is the common name of Weingartia crispata?

Crisp Weingartia

What is the natural habitat of Weingartia crispata?

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

Walter Rausch (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rausch' in the authors string.
Fred H. Brandt (1908-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Brandt' in the authors string.