Biology:Matucana aurantiaca
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Matucana aurantiaca (common name, orange matucana[3]) is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae. It grows in the Cajamarca and La Libertad regions of Peru.[4] It is considered to have a stable population and a wide range with no threats.[1]
Description
M. aurantiaca grows in clusters of ribbed, spiny spheres or cylinders reaching about 15 cm (5.9 in) in height. It bears orange funnel-shaped flowers in summer.[3] The Latin specific epithet aurantiaca means “orange”.[5]
In temperate areas this plant requires some protection from rain and frost, so is best grown under glass in an unheated greenhouse which receives plenty of sun. It is kept dry through the winter, but watered and fed during the growing season, from spring to autumn. In cultivation in the United Kingdom it has been given the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.[3][6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ostalaza, C.; Roque, J. (2017). "Matucana aurantiaca". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T152606A121542104. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T152606A121542104.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/152606/121542104. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ↑ Vaupel (basionym)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Matucana aurantiaca". https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=5124.
- ↑ "Matucana aurantiaca". http://cactiguide.com/cactus/?genus=Matucana&species=aurantiaca.
- ↑ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1845337315.
- ↑ "AGM Plants - Ornamental". Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 64. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/pdfs/agm-lists/agm-ornamentals.pdf.
Wikidata ☰ Q1910743 entry
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