Weingartia tarijensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tarijensis
ID:
1247006
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.H.Brandt
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
in Kakteen Orch. Rundschau 1978(5): 93. 1978.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246344
Common Names
- Weingartia tarijensis
- Tarijensis Weingartia
- Weingartia Tarijensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Weingartia tarijensis (also called Tarija Weingartia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is found in dry woodlands, bushveld, and coastal forests.
Uses & Benefits
Weingartia tarijensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Weingartia tarijensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Weingartia tarijensis is a succulent plant that is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through stem cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Weingartia tarijensis
Weingartia tarijensis is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru 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
Fred H. Brandt (1908-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Brandt' in the authors string.
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