Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
minuta
ID:
1289969

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Backeb.) R.Kiesling

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
in Darwiniana 25: 204. 1984.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289307

Common Names

  • Maihueniopsis Minuta
  • Minuta Maihueniopsis
  • Minuta Cactus

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Description

Maihueniopsis minuta (also called Dwarf Maihueniopsis, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Argentina. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and has a flattened, oval shape with yellow spines. It has yellow flowers and red fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Maihueniopsis minuta 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

The flower of Maihueniopsis minuta is white or pinkish, with a diameter of up to 5 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are usually solitary and have a globose shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maihueniopsis minuta 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 minuta

Maihueniopsis minuta is native to Argentina and Uruguay.

Maihueniopsis minuta FAQ

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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

Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Roberto Kiesling (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Kiesling' in the authors string.