Easter lily cactus
Echinopsis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Easter lily cactus, scientifically known as Echinopsis, is a captivating genus of cacti renowned for its spectacular, large blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, various species hold significance in traditional medicine. Often used to support digestive health and reduce inflammation, these resilient plants offer a fascinating blend of aesthetics and therapeutic potential.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Easter lily cactus
- South American hedgehog cactuses
- golden torch cereus
- sea-urchin cactus
Scientific Names
Accepted name
EchinopsisSynonyms
- Chamaecereus
- Scoparebutia
- Hymenorebutia
- Cosmantha
- × Salpingolobiviopsis
- × Cosmopsis
- Helianthocereus
- Furiolobivia
- Acantholobivia
- Andenea
- Neolobivia
- Pseudolobivia
- Echinonyctanthus
- Mesechinopsis
- Cinnabarinea
- Lobivia
- Salpingolobivia
- Soehrensia
- Trichocereus
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- cactos erizo
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Cactaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Echinopsis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Echinopsis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several Mediterranean regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted within the Baleares and throughout mainland Spain. Its range extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically reaching the island of Sicilia. Furthermore, the species is found in Northern Africa, particularly in Tunisia. Finally, its habitat includes the Macaronesian region, specifically the Canary Islands.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Southern Africa | Free State |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Echinopsis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Psychoactive.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Psychoactive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Psychoactive
- Journal of ethnopharmacology