Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
leptochlada
ID:
1289968

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Ritter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Kakteen Südamerika 2: 388. 1980.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289306

Common Names

  • Maihueniopsis Leptochlada
  • Leptochlada Maihueniopsis
  • Leptochlada Cactus

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Uses & Benefits

Maihueniopsis leptochlada is a cactus species native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its purported anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maihueniopsis leptochlada has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of around 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with small, grey-green spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maihueniopsis leptochlada is a small cactus species from the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and full sun to partial shade. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Maihueniopsis leptochlada

Maihueniopsis leptochlada is native to Argentina and Uruguay.

Maihueniopsis leptochlada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maihueniopsis leptochlada?

Maihueniopsis leptochlada

What is the common name of Maihueniopsis leptochlada?

Slender Maihueniopsis

What type of plant is Maihueniopsis leptochlada?

Cactus

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