Kaktüs Doktoru logo
Kaktüs Doktoru Logo
0
Species

Matucana roseiflora

Matucana roseiflora

Article summary

Editorial SEO summary

Source-backed classification draft for Matucana roseiflora.

Scientific taxonomy article

Matucana roseiflora

Matucana roseiflora (G.J.Charles) G.J.Charles & Hoxey is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.1

The current source-backed classification places it in Cactaceae within Matucana.12

Its recorded native range/source remark is SOUTHERNAMERICA, PEROO, PER, WESTERNSOUTHAMERICA; Peru.1

POWO records the plant context as succulent subshrub, desert or dry shrubland.1

This is a source-populated draft intended for later Kaktus Doktoru editorial rewriting; care advice and morphology should be reviewed before publication.

References

  1. Plants of the World Online. "Matucana roseiflora (G.J.Charles) G.J.Charles & Hoxey". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77300503-1 ↩
  2. GBIF Secretariat. "Matucana roseiflora". GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://www.gbif.org/species/12027814 ↩

Plants In This Group

Matucana roseiflora

Matucana roseiflora

Matucana roseiflora

Overview\nMatucana roseiflora is a sought after, globose to shortly cylindrical cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. It is highly valued among collectors for its striking, rose pink tubular flowers and compact growth habit .\n\n Taxonomy and Naming\nClassified under the genus Matucana, which is named after the Peruvian town of Matucana, this species is distinguished by its epithet 'roseiflora'. The name directly references the plant's beautiful rose colored blossoms .\n\n Distribution and Habitat\nThis succulent subshrub is native to the dry, high altitude valleys and steep rocky slopes of the Andes in Peru . It thrives in desert or dry shrubland biomes where soils are heavily mineralized and extremely well draining.\n\n Appearance\nThe stem is pale to deep green, featuring prominent ribs adorned with small areoles and fine, greyish brown spines. During the warmer spring and summer months, it produces brilliant pink, tubular flowers from the crown of the stem .\n\n Cultivation\nIt prefers bright, filtered sunlight and requires a highly porous potting substrate. Watering should be thorough but only performed when the soil has completely dried out. Keeping it nearly dry during winter is crucial for its health.\n\n Common Care Mistakes\nOverwatering during the winter dormancy period is the most common cause of root rot. Lack of adequate air circulation in high humidity can also quickly lead to fatal fungal infections.\n\n References\n Plants of the World Online (POWO), Kew Royal Botanic Gardens.\n Anderson, E. F. (2001). The Cactus Family . Timber Press.