Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
mentosa
ID:
428200

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Ritter) F.H.Brandt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen Orch. Rundschau 1979(1): 6. 1979.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427532

Common Names

  • Weingartia mentosa
  • Mentosa weingartia
  • Weingartia

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Synonyms

  • Weingartia flavissima (Rausch) F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Weingartia markusii (Rausch) F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia formosa (F.H.Brandt) Pilbeam [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia toroterensis (Cárdenas) Brederoo & Donald [unknown]
  • Weingartia augustini (Hentzschel) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Cinnabarinea torotorensis (Cárdenas) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Weingartia albissima F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Weingartia formosa F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Weingartia torotorensis Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia augustinii Hentzschel [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia mentosa F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Rebutia mentosa (F.Ritter) Donald [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia albissima (F.H.Brandt) Pilbeam [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia markusii Rausch [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia flavissima Rausch [unknown]
  • Weingartia flavida F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia swobodae K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia mentosa mentosa [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia torotorensis (Cárdenas) F.H.Brandt [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia flavida (F.H.Brandt) Pilbeam [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia markusii tintiniensis Gertel [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia augustinii jacubeciana Halda, Heřtus & Horáček [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia mentosa albissima (F.H.Brandt) Gertel [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia mentosa albissima (F.H.Brandt) Gertel [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia mentosa santiaginiensis (Rausch) Gertel [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia mentosa purpurea (Donald & A.B.Lau) Gertel [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia mentosa purpurea (Donald & A.B.Lau) Gertel [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia augustini jakubeciana Halda, Heřtus & Horáček [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia mentosa flavissima (Rausch) Sída [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia mentosa swobodae (K.Augustin) K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia sedae Heřtus, Horáček & Kunte [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia steinbachii markusii (Rausch) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia steinbachii tintiniensis (Gertel) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia tiraquensis augustinii (Hentzschel) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Weingartia augustinii (Hentzschel) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Weingartia markusii tintiniensis (Gertel) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Weingartia mentosa albissima (F.H.Brandt) Lodé [unknown]
  • Weingartia mentosa swobodae (K.Augustin) Lodé [unknown]
  • Weingartia mentosa albissima (F.H.Brandt) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Weingartia mentosa swobodae (K.Augustin) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Weingartia steinbachii markusii (Rausch) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Weingartia steinbachii tintiniensis (Gertel) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Weingartia tiraquensis augustini (Hentzschel) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia steinbachii angustinii Gertel [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia steinbachii markusii (Rausch) Fritz, Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia tiraquensis totorensis (Cárdenas) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]

Description

Weingartia mentosa (also called Hairy 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 mentosa 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 mentosa 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 mentosa

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

Weingartia mentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weingartia mentosa?

Weingartia mentosa

What is the common name of Weingartia mentosa?

Mentose Weingartia

What is the natural habitat of Weingartia mentosa?

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

Friedrich Ritter (1898-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ritter' in the authors string.
Fred H. Brandt (1908-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Brandt' in the authors string.