Maihuenia poeppigii
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| Maihuenia poeppigii | |
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| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily | Opuntioideae |
| Tribe | |
| SubTribe | |
| Genus | Maihuenia |
| Species | Maihuenia poeppigii |
| Notes | Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019). |
Maihuenia poeppigii is a species of cactus in the genus Maihuenia, native to southern Chile and Argentina.
Description
Maihuenia poeppigii is a low-growing, cushion-forming cactus with compact, densely branched stems. Segments are small, cylindrical, and tightly packed, forming dense mats.
Leaves are persistent, small, and fleshy. Areoles bear short, stiff spines, usually pale in color.
Flowers are relatively large, typically white to pale yellow, emerging near the tips of the stems. Fruits are fleshy and contain relatively large seeds.
Distribution
- Chile – southern regions
- Argentina – Patagonia
Taxonomy
According to Joël Lodé, this species is recognized within the genus Maihuenia.
Synonyms
Notes
- One of the two accepted species in the genus Maihuenia.
- Adapted to cold, dry environments in southern South America.
- Closely related to Maihuenia patagonica but differs in growth form and distribution.
Cultivation
- requires excellent drainage
- prefers full sun
- highly tolerant of cold and frost
- minimal watering
