Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
tiraquensis
ID:
428266

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cárdenas) F.H.Brandt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen Orch. Rundschau 1977: 69. 1977.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427598

Common Names

  • Weingartia tiraquensis
  • Tiraquensis weingartia
  • Weingartia

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Synonyms

  • Weingartia mariana (Swoboda) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia mariana H.Swoboda [unknown]
  • Rebutia tiraquensis Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Rebutia steinbachii tiraquensis (Cárdenas) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia tiraquensis (Cárdenas) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia tiraquensis tiraquensis [unknown]
  • Rebutia tiraquensis longiseta Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia tiraquensis tiraquensis [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia steinbachii longiseta (Cárdenas) Gertel [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia tiraquensis mariana (H.Swoboda) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia tiraquensis aguilarii K.Augustin & Gertel [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia tiraquensis electracantha Backeb. [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia tiraquensis huanacuniensis Gertel [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia tiraquensis longiseta (Cárdenas) Donald [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia tiraquensis renatae Hentzschel & S.Beck [unknown]
  • Weingartia mariana laui (Brederoo & Donald) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Weingartia tiraquensis mariana (Swoboda) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Weingartia tiraquensis aguilarii (K.Augustin & Gertel) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Weingartia tiraquensis laui (Brederoo & Donald) Gertel & J.de Vries [unknown]
  • Weingartia tiraquensis longiseta (Cárdenas) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]
  • Weingartia tiraquensis renatae (Hentzschel & S.Beck) Hentzschel & K.Augustin [unknown]

Description

Weingartia tiraquensis (also called Tiraque Weingartia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has an upright, branching habit and its leaves are oblong to lanceolate. Weingartia tiraquensis is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Weingartia tiraquensis is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

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 tiraquensis 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 tiraquensis

Weingartia tiraquensis is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Weingartia tiraquensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weingartia tiraquensis?

Weingartia tiraquensis

What is the habitat of Weingartia tiraquensis?

It is found in dry and rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

What is the flowering period of Weingartia tiraquensis?

It flowers from April to June.

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