Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cryptocarpa
ID:
1284945

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Kiesling & Piltz

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 52(3): 57–63, f. 1–13. 2001.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284283

Common Names

  • Yavia Cryptocarpa
  • Yavia Cryptocarpa Plant
  • Cryptocarpa Yavia

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Description

Yavia cryptocarpa (also called Cryptic Yavia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains. It has small yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Yavia cryptocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and chest pains.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Yavia cryptocarpa has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a terminal inflorescence. The flowers are followed by small, black, round berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yavia cryptocarpa is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid climates. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. The best time to propagate is in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Yavia cryptocarpa

Yavia cryptocarpa is native to Chile and can be found in the region of Los Ríos.

Yavia cryptocarpa FAQ

What is the common name of Yavia cryptocarpa?

Cryptic Yavia

What is the natural range of Yavia cryptocarpa?

South America

What type of soil does Yavia cryptocarpa prefer?

Moist, well-drained soils

Species in the Yavia genus

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

Roberto Kiesling (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Kiesling' in the authors string.
Jörg Piltz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piltz' in the authors string.