Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
cylindrica
ID:
428183

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donald & A.B.Lau) F.H.Brandt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen Orch. Rundschau S2: 40. 1978.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427515

Common Names

  • Weingartia cylindrica
  • Cylindrica weingartia
  • Weingartia

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Synonyms

  • Sulcorebutia confusa Halda, Heřtus & Horáček [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia cylindrica Donald & A.B.Lau [unknown]
  • Rebutia cylindrica (Donald & A.B.Lau) Donald [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia cylindrica crucensis Donald ex Gertel [unknown]
  • Weingartia cylindrica crucensis (Donald ex Gertel) Lodé [unknown]
  • Weingartia cylindrica crucensis (Donald ex Gertel) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Weingartia mentosa cylindrica (Donald & A.B.Lau) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Weingartia mentosa cylindrica (Donald & A.B.Lau) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Weingartia mentosa crucensis (Donald ex Gertel) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]

Description

Weingartia cylindrica (also called Cylindrical 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 cylindrica 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 cylindrica 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 cylindrica

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

Weingartia cylindrica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weingartia cylindrica?

Weingartia cylindrica

What is the common name of Weingartia cylindrica?

Cylindrical Weingartia

What is the natural habitat of Weingartia cylindrica?

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

John Donald Donald (1923-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donald' in the authors string.
Alfred Bernhard Lau (1928-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.B.Lau' in the authors string.
Fred H. Brandt (1908-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Brandt' in the authors string.