Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
vasqueziana
ID:
511319

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rausch) Hentzschel & K.Augustin

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
in Gymnocalycium 21(2): 782. 2008.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510651

Common Names

  • Vasqueziana Weingartia
  • Weingartia
  • Weingartia Vasqueziana

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Synonyms

  • Rebutia vasqueziana (Rausch) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia vasqueziana Rausch [unknown]
  • Sulcorebutia losenickyana vasqueziana (Rausch) K.Augustin & Gertel [unknown]

Description

Weingartia vasqueziana (also called Vasquez's Weingartia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub with an upright habit. It is native to Bolivia and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Weingartia vasqueziana is used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Weingartia vasqueziana 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 vasqueziana 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 vasqueziana

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

Weingartia vasqueziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weingartia vasqueziana?

Weingartia vasqueziana

What is the common name of Weingartia vasqueziana?

Vasquez Weingartia

What is the natural habitat of Weingartia vasqueziana?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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

Walter Rausch (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rausch' in the authors string.
Günter Hentzschel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hentzschel' in the authors string.
Karl Augustin (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Augustin' in the authors string.