Echinopsis spachiana
Golden Column, Golden Torch
Other regional names: Torch Cactus +1 more
- Torch Cactus
- White Torch Cactus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Echinopsis spachiana (commonly known as Golden Column or Golden Torch) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Free State, Lesotho, Mexico Northwest, Northern Provinces, Sicilia, Spain