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1Soehrensia formosa (Pfeiff.) Backeb.
Genus – the data refers to the whole genus Soehrensia, not to a single species.
- Accepted name
- Echinopsis formosa (Pfeiff.) Jacobi ex Salm-Dyck
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Soehrensia3
- Plant type
- Succulent, perennial cactus. A solitary or clumping plant that grows from a rounded to columnar form.
- Native distribution
- South America: Bolivia, northwestern Argentina, and northern regions of Chile. The Kew distribution database marks these areas as natural occurrences.
- Natural habitat
- It lives in the high-altitude, dry, and semi-arid regions of the Andes. It occurs on rocky slopes and stony hillsides, typically at altitudes above 3000 meters.
- Height / growth form
- It grows solitary or forms clumps. Its body develops from a rounded to a columnar shape, with a diameter of about 20–35 cm and a height of up to 1.5 meters. Its ribs are blunt, and its spines are yellowish-reddish in color.
- Flowering period
- Its flowers appear around the tip of the shoot. They are yellow, approximately 6–8.5 cm long. The reliably verified source does not specify exact flowering months.
- Growth & dormancy period
- The high-altitude climate of its natural habitat experiences significant seasonal temperature and precipitation fluctuations. Verified phenological data regarding the species' exact growth and dormancy periods is not available.
- Ecology
- A succulent plant adapted to high-altitude, dry environments. The water-storing stem and dense, strong spines aid in adaptation to drought and intense sunlight. In its natural habitat, the plants are also affected by high-altitude weather and snowfall.
- Synonyms
- 2
1 synonyms
- Soehrensia
Sources (3)
- Soehrensia formosa – GRIN Taxonomy
- Echinopsis formosa – Plants of the World Online · Synonyms
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Soehrensia formosa · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
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Soehrensia formosa – what to know
Soehrensia formosa – family: Cactaceae, genus: Soehrensia. Native range: South America: Bolivia, northwestern Argentina, and northern regions of Chile. The Kew distribution database marks these areas as natural occurrences. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Soehrensia formosa (CC BY 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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