Pterocactus araucanus A.Cast.

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Pterocactus

Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous plant.
Life form perennial
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Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Hardiness (USDA) 7-10

Usage

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Cultivation

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Images

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Distribution

Pterocactus araucanus world distribution map, present in Argentina and Uruguay

Conservation status

Pterocactus araucanus threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000397954
COL ID 4PVCS
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Synonyms

Opuntia araucana Pterocactus araucanus