Weingartia neocumingii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neocumingii
ID:
1288603
Status:
valid
Authors:
Backeb.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 1950(2): 2. 1950.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287941
Common Names
- Neocuming's Weingartia
- Weingartia Neocumingii
- Neocuming's Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Weingartia neocumingii (also called Neocuming's Weingartia, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It is a shrubby cactus with light green stems that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil.
Uses & Benefits
Weingartia neocumingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its edible fruit.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Weingartia neocumingii has yellow flowers with a red center, small black seeds, and small seedlings with grayish-green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Weingartia neocumingii is a slow-growing cactus that prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is propagated by seed or offsets. It is sensitive to overwatering, so it should be watered only when the soil is dry.
Where to Find Weingartia neocumingii
Weingartia neocumingii is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Weingartia neocumingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Weingartia neocumingii?
Weingartia neocumingii
What is the common name of Weingartia neocumingii?
Neocuming's Weingartia
What is the natural habitat of Weingartia neocumingii?
It is native to Argentina and Bolivia
Species in the Weingartia genus
Weingartia kruegerae, Weingartia cardenasiana, Weingartia crispata, Weingartia cylindrica, Weingartia mentosa, Weingartia arenacea, Weingartia breviflora, Weingartia canigueralii, Weingartia tiraquensis, Weingartia azurduyensis, Weingartia dorana, Weingartia frey-juckeri, Weingartia juckeri, Weingartia vasqueziana, Weingartia pulquinensis, Weingartia purpurea, Weingartia sapi, Weingartia tarijensis, Weingartia fidana, Weingartia westii, Weingartia neocumingii, Weingartia cintia,
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
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
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