Oreocereus trollii
Oreocereus trollii, commonly known as the Old Man of the Andes cactus, is a species of cacti native to Argentina and Bolivia.[1][2] Named after Wilhelm Troll,[3] its common name comes from the abundant white hairs surrounding the plant which serve to protect it from scorching sunlight and frosts in its mountain habitat.[4] Slow growing, O. trollii produces red flowers, typically after reaching several feet in height.[1] Though listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, the plant is collected extensively, and in some areas is threatened.[5]
| Oreocereus trollii | |
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| A mature O. trollii | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Oreocereus |
| Species: | O. trollii |
| Binomial name | |
| Oreocereus trollii (Kupper) Backeb. | |
In popular culture
Ecuadorian band EVHA takes its name from the local name of this cactus, "El Viejo Hombre de los Andes".
References
- Graham Charles (30 April 2014). Cacti and Succulents: An illustrated guide to the plants and their cultivation. Crowood. p. 146. ISBN 978-1-84797-786-1.
- "Oreocereus trollii (Kupper) Backeb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- Gynelle Leon (9 October 2017). Prick: Cacti and Succulents: Choosing, Styling, Caring. Octopus Books. ISBN 978-1-78472-394-1.
- Tonwen Jones (29 May 2018). How to Train Your Cactus: A Guide to Raising Well-Behaved Succulents. Andrews McMeel Publishing. p. 104. ISBN 978-1-4494-9467-4.
- "Oreocereus trollii". www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
External links
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