Vasconcellea aurantiaca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
1291934
Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
tro
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 25: 184 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291272
Common Names
- Aurantiaca Vasconcellea
- Aurantiaca Vasconcellea
- Aurantiaca Vasconcellea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vasconcellea aurantiaca (also called Orange Tree Cactus, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to South America. It has small, bright green leaves and orange flowers, and it grows in rocky soils and deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Vasconcellea aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant white flowers in the spring. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vasconcellea aurantiaca is a bright orange color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vasconcellea aurantiaca is a short-lived perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring and will germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Vasconcellea aurantiaca
Vasconcellea aurantiaca can be found in the Andes mountains in South America.
Vasconcellea aurantiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vasconcellea aurantiaca?
Vasconcellea aurantiaca
What is the common name of Vasconcellea aurantiaca?
Orange-flowered Papaya
What is the family of Vasconcellea aurantiaca?
Caricaceae
Species in the Vasconcellea genus
Vasconcellea pubescens, Vasconcellea microcarpa, Vasconcellea cauliflora, Vasconcellea crassipetala, Vasconcellea glandulosa, Vasconcellea horovitziana, Vasconcellea longiflora, Vasconcellea omnilingua, Vasconcellea palandensis, Vasconcellea pulchra, Vasconcellea sphaerocarpa, Vasconcellea sprucei, Vasconcellea stipulata, Vasconcellea weberbaueri, Vasconcellea candicans, Vasconcellea monoica, Vasconcellea parviflora, Vasconcellea goudotiana, Vasconcellea quercifolia, Vasconcellea aurantiaca,
Species in the Caricaceae family
Carica aprica, Carica augusti, Carica chilensis, Carica crassipetala, Carica glandulosa, Carica horovitziana, Carica longiflora, Carica omnilingua, Carica palandensis, Carica papaya, Carica pentagona, Carica pulchra, Carica sprucei, Carica stipulata, Cylicomorpha parviflora, Cylicomorpha solmsii, Horovitzia cnidoscoloides, Jacaratia digitata, Jacaratia dolichaula, Jacaratia mexicana, Jacaratia spinosa, Jacaratia chocoensis, Jacaratia heptaphylla, Jacaratia corumbensis, Jarilla caudata, Jarilla heterophylla, Jarilla chocola, Vasconcellea pubescens, Vasconcellea microcarpa, Vasconcellea cauliflora, Vasconcellea crassipetala, Vasconcellea glandulosa, Vasconcellea horovitziana, Vasconcellea longiflora, Vasconcellea omnilingua, Vasconcellea palandensis, Vasconcellea pulchra, Vasconcellea sphaerocarpa, Vasconcellea sprucei, Vasconcellea stipulata, Vasconcellea weberbaueri, Vasconcellea candicans, Vasconcellea monoica, Vasconcellea parviflora, Vasconcellea goudotiana, Vasconcellea quercifolia, Vasconcellea aurantiaca,
References
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:675766-1: Based on the initial data import