Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
frey-juckeri
ID:
511306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diers & K.Augustin

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
in Gymnocalycium 20: 711. 2007.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510638

Common Names

  • Frey-Juckeri Weingartia
  • Weingartia
  • Weingartia Frey-Juckeri

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Description

Weingartia frey-juckeri (also called Frey-Jucker's 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 frey-juckeri is used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Weingartia frey-juckeri 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 frey-juckeri 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 frey-juckeri

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

Weingartia frey-juckeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weingartia frey-juckeri?

Weingartia frey-juckeri

What is the common name of Weingartia frey-juckeri?

Frey-juckeri

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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

Lothar Diers (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diers' in the authors string.
Karl Augustin (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Augustin' in the authors string.