[Sacred Succulents] Autumn nears

[benkamm at monitor.net]

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9/15/12

Greetings to all,

As we near the Autumnal Equinox the bounty of the season becomes more 
evident as fruit and seed ripen. Even with unusual climatic fluctuations 
this year has been highly favorable for many plant species. Some of our 
Andean accessions have been flowering and seeding for the first time. This 
has allowed us to identify a number of species whose taxonomy had eluded 
us at the time we made the seed collections. Our next email we?ll feature 
photos and species names for some of these, especially Bomarea.

Listed this email are more new plants that are eager to find a place in 
your lives ...

Attached is a PDF of the promised bulk/wholesale plant list some of you 
have asked for. Anyone can order from this list as long as the minimum 
order is met. Stock is limited and will be sold on a first come first 
serve basis.


fertile blessings,

Ben & Family

Our good friend Russell Wagner, former editor of the Cactus and Succulent 
Journal, is entering the publishing world with a new book on a group of 
unusual iceplants- Titanopsis. First in an unrivaled series to be written 
by Mesembs maestro Steven Hammer. Pre-publication purchases can be made. 
See http://www.littlesphaeroid.com/

Baja Botanical Journey:
November 10-14, 2012. You will have a chance again to join us in exploring 
the wonders of the mountains of southern Baja! 
http://bajabotanicaljourney.blogspot.com/   To register contact Gabriela - 
gabriela at ecobaja.com 

RARE PLANT & SEED LIST - Issue 35 is available. Yet another very large and 
diverse issue, don?t miss it! Endemic seed from the remote Juan Fernandez 
Archipelago (400 miles from Chile, a ?Galapagos for plants? of endemics). 
There?s Trichocereus specimens, more new Peperomia and Ephedra species, 
Caudiciform blueberry kin Agapetes and Macleania, rare Turkish Salvia. A 
plethora of new seed/seedlings from our past Andean expedition to Peru and 
Bolivia, new seed/plants from South Africa, Chile, New Zealand and the 
Himalayas! If you are not subscribed or have let your subscription lapse, 
we encourage you to sign up now. 4 issues for $5 or 8 issues for $8. This 
is where we list our offerings of limited rarities and specimens. 

Wholesale Seed List: recently updated, request a pdf if you are 
interested.

More New Plants, September 2012
You can print out an order form- http://sacredsucculents.com/order-form/
Baccharis sp. BK08528.2 
Asteraceae. Dense groundcover that forms green mats to 1" high and 3' 
wide. Waxy leaves, small white flowers. Exposed altiplano, near the ruins 
of Tiwanaku, Bolivia, 13,000'. We were told the plant is endangered. Grows 
to about 2?3"+ tall in cultivation, well draining mineral soil and sun. 
Rooted cuts. Z7? 
2" plant $8.50

Ephedra campylopoda 
Ephedraceae. Large bushy blue-gray species, 4?6'+ tall. Prolific large red 
fruits and meaty seeds. Wild seed from the volcanic Methana Peninsula, 
Peloponnese, southern Greece. Once known as ?food of Saturn?. Medicinal, 
but does not contain ephedrine. The abundant edible fruit and seeds make 
it an interesting choice for the edible landscape. Drought hardy. Z8b or 
below. 
6"+ plant 1 year old $7.50

Ephedra gerardiana ?Somlata? ?Tse? ?Shan Ling Ma Huang? 
Clumps of highly glaucus stems to 2?3'. Reddish edible fruit. Seed 
collected in the cold desert of the Nubra Valley, Ladakh India, around 
14,300'. Rich in ephedrine alkaloids, from .28?2.79%. Important in 
traditional medicine throughout the Himalaya. Fresh branches used as a 
tooth brush, powdered stems for asthma, fever, rheumatism, headaches, 
liver disorders and as a blood purifier. Stems are burnt and the ash used 
as a snuff. Winter browse for livestock. The increasing demand for this 
species has raised concerns about the overexploitation of wild 
populations. Grow like other Ephedra. Z6a
4"+ plant 1+ years old $8.50 or 3 for $21

Ephedra major
Shrubby species, 3?6' tall. Edible red fruits. Found from the 
Mediterranean to western Asia. An appreciably rich source of ephedrine to 
2.56%, the plant has a long history of medicinal use. Easy to grow, 
drought hardy. Z6b 
6"+ plant 1+ years old $7.50

Nicotiana tomentosiformis  ?Wild Tobacco?
Solanaceae. Rare perennial species with leafy upright stalks to 10'. Large 
mouthed dark pink flowers. As the name suggests, it resembles N. tomentosa 
but never reaches the size of that arborescent species. Endemic to the 
Yungas region of Bolivia. Genetic studies suggest it may be one of the 
parent species of the cultivated tobacco (N. tabacum), being hybridized 
millennia ago with N. sylvestris and N. otophora. Z9b/10a 
Plant 1 year old $9.50 (limited)

Nolina durangensis ?Durango Bear Grass?
Agavaceae. Very rare Yucca relative with a thickened caudex-like base and 
several trunks topped with long, slender stiff leaves. Inflorescence with 
cream colored flowers. Upper elevation Sierra Madre, Durango, Mexico. A 
unique and wonderful species. Drought and cold hardy. Z8a
Plant 1 year old $7.50

Nolina hibernica ?Bear Grass Tree?
Robust arborescent species 6?20' tall. Rounded terminal rosette of stiff 
bright green leaves tipped with twisted rugged fibers. Inflorescence 4?8' 
high with white flowers. Native to the high mountain pine forests of Nuevo 
Leon and Tamaulipas, Mexico, 8,000?10,500'+. This fantastic cold hardy 
plant is rare in captivity and will make and excellent landscape specimen 
with age. Z8a 
Plant 1 year old $7.50 or 3 for $17

Peperomia dolabriformis v. grandis GP1492
Piperaceae. This is the large variety of species with thick stems growing 
to 1.5?2' tall, the yellowish flower panicles reaching another 1.5'+ high. 
The dull green succulent leaves are petioled and longer with prominent 
lateral nerves compared to other varieties. Pino seed collection near 
6000', Amazonas Dept, northern Peru. Z10a   
2?4"+ plant 1+ years old $9.50

Pilea serpyllacea BK10425.1  ?Kaka uvas uvas?
Urticaceae. 2?5" succulent with densely packed miniature round leaves that 
turn bright red in sunlight. The backs of the leaves are like a clear 
window. Grows on exposed rocks throughout the highlands of Cusco. Surely 
one of the most unique plants in the nettle family. Used as a tea for 
urinary and kidney health, the small leaves are eaten by children. Seed 
collected from plants growing on bare rocks, Cusco Dept, Peru, 9,300'. Z9b 
 
2"+ plant 1+ years old $9.50

Puya castellanosii ?Taraca?
Bromeliaceae. Rosettes of slender silver-blue leaves that form dense 
clusters to several feet across. Upright, pyramidally branched flower 
stalk bearing flowers of milky blue shades. Found in large colonies on 
arid rocky slopes between 9-10,000'+, Salta, Argentina. Rare. Fairly cold 
hardy and drought tolerant. Z8b/9a  
2"+ plant 1+ years old $7.50

Salvia valentina ?Gallocresta?
Labiatae. Diminutive species, forms a 4" rosette of rugose scalloped 
leaves. Flower stalk to 6?8" bearing pale blue-purple flowers.  An 
endangered species endemic to Spain, seed from Sierra de Segura, 5600'. 
The whole plant has is wonderfully aromatic and is used medicinally. Sun 
and gritty soil. Z8? 
Plant 1+ years old $7.50

Sedum aff. reniforme BK09508.3 
Crassulaceae. Small columns to 4?6" with densely packed chubby green-grey 
leaves. Star shaped white flowers with yellow or pink centers. G. Pino 
thinks this might be a large form of Sedum reniforme, or possibly a new 
species. Growing on rocks and steep slopes with Peperomia galioides, 
Peperomia aff. naviculaefolia and Matucana sp., Borzicactus fieldianius, 
and Trichocereus sp., on the western mountain above the ruins of Chavin de 
Huantar to the north side of the Wachesca River, Ancash Dept., 10,900.' 
Should be hardy to at least Z9a, possibly quite lower.  
2"+ plant $8.50

Pernettya sp. BK10511.11 
Ericaceae. Small shrub to 3'. White bell flowers and purple berries. 
Slender glossy leaves, new growth deep red. Growing under Polylepis lanata 
trees, near Kewina Casa, Cochabamba Dept., Bolivia, 11,500'. Similar to 
BK08524.6. The berries were sweet and agreeable, though they should only 
be eaten in moderation. Z7/8?   
4?6"+ plant 2?3 years old $9.50

Trichocereus pachanoi ?Huancabamba? ?Huachuma? ?San Pedro?
Cactaceae. Typical ?wild? T. pachanoi, upright rounded green stems, 
smallish spines, white flowers. Seed from Huancabamba, northern Peru, a 
region long famous for its huachumeros (shamans). Widely cultivated in the 
area and likely represents part of the natural distribution of the 
species. Z9a/b
6"+ cutting $14

Ugni molinae ?Blanco?  ?Chilean Guava?
Myrtaceae. A clone we selected from a batch of seedlings for its pink 
blushed whitish fruit that is sweeter and less tart than others. 
Delicious! 
6"+ Plant $8.50

Nearly Out of Stock!
Our stock on the following plants is running out. They will not be listed 
in the new catalog. It may be several years before we have these species 
available again and others we will not be propagating anymore, so this may 
be your last chance to obtain these species! We only have between 2 and 8 
plants left of the following species, available on a first come first 
serve basis, so don?t miss out on these fantastic plants.

Succulents/Xerophytes
Agave cordillerensis BK09511.1 ?Llacay Blanco?
Agavaceae. Clustering rosettes to 6?8'+. Leaves grey blue with toothed 
margins. Flower stalks to 20' with curved or sometimes looped branches, 
yellow flowers. For decades botanists dismissed this Andean agave as A. 
americana. G. Pino recently redescribed it as its own species based on its 
stouter leaves and radically different flower stalks. A beautiful, hardy 
and versatile species used for its leaf fibers. Widely planted as 
impenetrable hedgerows to fence in livestock, demarcate fields and act as 
firebreak. Unknown in cultivation outside the Andes. Seed from between 
Caraz and Huata above 9,000', foothills of the Cordillera Negra. The 
densest wild populations we?ve seen, literally thousands of plants, their 
slender twisted flower stalks taking on the appearance of an otherworldly 
forest. Z8b? 
3?4"+ plant 2+ years old $7.50 

Agave toumeyana ssp. bella 
Clusters of small rosettes of pointed leaves to 6". Flower spikes to 5', 
with pale yellow flowers. Seed from Gila County, Arizona populations. A 
beautiful miniature species, does well in the rock garden or a pot. Z7b    
 
3?4" plant 2+ years old $6.50

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus ?Pezuna de Venado?
Cactaceae. Dwarf species with tiny, flat, pointed, wooly tubercles that 
form a mosaic pattern. Magenta to white flowers arise from the center. The 
species is named after Prince Kotschoubey who in 1840 paid 1000 francs for 
one of the first collected plants? probably the highest price ever paid 
for a cactus. Used in Mexican ethnomedicine for its wound healing and pain 
killing properties. Grows in the silty plains of Mexico?s Chihuahuan 
desert that flood with annual rains. 
3/4?1" plant 6?7 years old $10

Ephedra ?fedtschenkoana? - out

Ephedra monosperma Sajan, Siberia- out

Erythrina flabelliformis ?Chilicote? Colorin?
Fabaceae. Pachycaul tree 10?30'+. Smooth grey bark with striations of 
white and green. Deciduous trifoliate leaves and spined stems. Many 
flowered racemes of brilliant bright red flowers in the Spring. Red to 
orange or yellow seeds. Restricted areas of southern Arizona, new Mexico 
and remnant dry forest throughout northern Mexico and Baja. The seeds are 
often used in jewelry, though they are quite toxic. Small amounts are used 
medicinally. There is speculation that the seeds may have once been used 
as a psychoactive additive to maize beers by the Chiricahua Apache. 
Z9b/10a 
Plant 2 years old $8.50

Phytolacca dioica ?Ombu?
Phytolaccaceae. Amazing dioecious evergreen tree to 60' related to the 
pokeweed. Thick succulent trunk, resembling an elephant?s leg. With age 
the butresses can form a gigantic caudex. Large spirally arranged leaves, 
pendant racemes of white flowers followed by red-black fruits. Native to 
the pampas of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil. Poisonous, it is 
used as an emetic. One of the finest specimens in the USA of this 
fantastical tree can be seen at the Huntington Gardens in southern 
California. Fast growing. Protect from cold when young, mature plants are 
drought tolerant. Z9a/b. 
10?12"+ seedling 2+ years old $8.50 (one left!)

Trichocereus terscheckii ?Cardon Grande?
Cactaceae. Gigantic tree like cactus to 40' tall and 2' in diameter. 8?14 
ribs with widely spaced areoles bearing 8?15 yellow spines as long as 
2?4". White nocturnal flowers. Becoming a popular landscape plant in the 
U.S. because it resembles the Saguaro (Carnegeia gigantea) but can be 
successfully grown in areas of higher rainfall and colder temperature. 
Found throughout the high deserts of northern Argentina. Z8a?b  3?5"+ 
seedling 10+ years old! $10
Other Beneficials
Agapetes manii
Ericaceae. Shrub to 2'+ with small densely arranged leaves. Forms 
caudiciform lignotubers wherever the stems touch the ground. White tubular 
flowers and pale purple berries with a sweet gelatinous flesh. A 
semi-epiphytic species from the mid elevation cloud forests of western 
China and northeastern India. Reported to have liver protective 
properties. Prefers part shade, well draining acidic soil. Exceedingly 
rare in cultivation. Z8b? 
Plant 3 years old $12

Buddleja salvifolia ?Sagewood?
Buddlejaceae. Semi-evergreen shrub 6?20'+. Long lime-green leaves with a 
fuzzy wrinkled surface and white undersides. Abundant large panicles of 
cream to lilac colored flowers, exceptionally honey-fragrant and ambrosia 
to butterflies, birds and bees. The leaves are steeped as tea and the 
roots used for cough and colic. Responds well to pruning and can be 
hedged. Adaptable and drought tolerant. Z7b 8?12"+ plant 2+ years old 
$8.50

Codonopsis clematidea ?Holubec?
Campanulaceae. A delicate twining perennial to 3?4'. Fuzzy blue green 
leaves. Large bell shaped flowers of pale-blue with veins of purple and 
banded maroon inside. Seed collected by Holubec in Mortravn, Pamir 
Mountains, Tajikistan, 6300'.  The aerial parts of the plant are used in 
the folk medicine of the region to treat jaundice, hepatitis and other 
liver conditions. Analysis has revealed a new codonopsine alkaloid along 
with 13 beneficial compounds found in other species. The thick roots are 
edible like other species. Prefers a well aerated rich soil, regular 
moisture, part shade and something to climb on. Dies back to the root in 
late Summer. Z4b 
Plant 2?3 years old $8.50

Crataegus pinnatifida ?Major? ?Shan Zha? ?Chinese Haw?
Rosaceae. Small deciduous tree to 15'+. Abundant white flowers followed by 
1?1.5" red hawthorn fruit. The leaves turn a brilliant crimson in Autumn. 
Native to Asia. The fruits are eaten fresh, dried, as a tea and made into 
candies. Widely used in Oriental medicine. Begins fruiting when only 2?3' 
tall. This variety was selected for its fruit with a higher pulp content 
than other varieties. Z5b 
16?24"+ plant 4 years old $12.50*

Ficus sp. CC5692
Moraceae. A rare species of fig tree. Glossy simple leaves . Seed 
collected by Chadwell in Meghalaya. One of 42 species endemic to this 
unique region. These plants should be tolerant of some frost, but full 
hardiness is unknown. Z9? 
8?12"+ plant, 3 years old $6.50 

Lycium oxyrocarpum ?Wolwedoring? ?Honey-thorn?
Solanaceae. Upright thorned shrub. Lanceolate leaves, violet flowers and 
orange red edible berries. This is another interesting species of 
?gojiberry? worthy of more research. The roots are used for backache and 
reproductive health. Drought hardy. Z8a 
8?12" plant 2+ years old $8.50

Phytolacca insularis - out

Taxus Baccata  ?Sacred Yew?
Taxaceae. A slow growing evergreen tree to 50' + tall. Dark green needles 
and fleshy red berries. A European species, sacred to pagans and 
christians alike. In Wales there is a specimen that has a circumference of 
nearly 50 feet and estimated to be 4,000 years old! A tree to plant for 
future generations. Easily trimmed as a hedge or bonsaid. Source of the 
anticancer drug, Taxol. All parts of the plant are considered poisonous, 
except for the fruit which are quite tasty! The aromatic wood is burned as 
an incense and a tea made from the leaves is insecticidal. Sun to shade 
tolerant, prefers a moist well drained soil. Our plants are from Hungarian 
seed. Z4b
10?14" + seedling 5+ years old $12.50

Chilean Plants
Berberis empetrifolia ?Kelwi Lawen? ?Uva de la Cordillera? ?Zarcilla? 
Berberidaceae. The lowest-growing of all the Barberries, forms a small 
spiny shrub 6?18" high. Evergreen with narrow, spine-tipped leaves. 
Abundant yellow flowers and glaucus dark purple edible berries. Native to 
the mountains of southern Chile. Traditionally used for hypertension and 
altitude sickness. Rich in antibacterial compounds. Makes a great 
container or rock garden specimen. Give seed 30 days cold. Z6b?7a      6"+ 
plant 3+ years old $7.50

Boquila trifoliata ?Pilpil-foki?
Lardizabalaceae. Ornamental edible vine to 15' with glossy tripartite 
leaves. White flowers followed by clusters of white pea-size sweet fruit. 
Forests of central Chile. The fruits are relished by the Mapuche and 
sometimes brewed into a chicha beer. The stems and roots are a source of 
yellow dye. Part sun to shade, a good garden or food forest candidate. Z8a
Plant 3 years old $9.50 (1 left!)

Dunalia spinosa ?Yara? ?Huajala?
Solanaceae. Multibranched spiny shrub to 6'+. Small leaves and tubular 
blue purple flowers like Iochroma. Arid puna regions of northern Chile and 
adjacent Peru/Bolivia. The plant has antimicrobial and antioxidant 
activity, used traditionally for asthma, wound cleansing and toothache. A 
unique hummingbird plant. Drought deciduous and hardy. Prefers sun. Z9a?
10?14"+ plant 2+ years old $9.50

Empetrum rubrum ?Mulweng? ?Brecillo?
Ericaceae. Evergreen groundcover to 12" tall. Small dense leaves. Reddish 
flowers followed by bright-red edible berries. A native of mid to high 
elevations of central and southern Chile. The sweet berries are used by 
the Mapuche for brewing chicha. More tolerant of dry conditions than the 
widespread E. nigrum. A fantastic and ornamental addition to the edible 
landscape. Seed needs 60+ days cold to sprout. Z5 or 6        Plant 4 
years old $9.50 

Fabiana viscosa
Solanaceae. Shrub to 3' with small sticky cylindrical leaves. Tubular 
yellow flowers cover the plant. Occurs up to 6,500' in Region 3 & 4, 
Chile. Another beautiful and bizarre erica-like tobacco relative. 
Medicinal, aromatic and possibly psychoactive. Drought hardy. Z9a 
8?10"+ plant 2+ years old $9.50

Gaultheria phillyreifolia ?Chuwra comun?
Ericaceae. Attractive shrub to 4'. White bell flowers and red edible 
berries. Central and southern Chile, up to 4,000'. The sweet berries are 
used to make an esteemed chicha (beer). Prefers a slightly acidic soil, 
sun, shade and drought tolerant. Z7b 
Plant 3+ years old $8.50

Prumnopitys andina - out

Satureja multiflora ?Alwe Lawen? ?Menta de Arbol?
Labiatae. Aromatic shrub to 5'. Rich green simple leaves, deep-pink 
tubular flowers to entice hummingbirds. An endangered species from central 
Chile. This is a lovely Andean yerba buena with a pleasing mint-like 
scent. A tea is used for stomach problems. Sun to part shade and regular 
moisture. Z9a and lower 
8?14" plant 2+ years old $8.50
Andean Offerings
Bomarea sp. BK08526.8 ?Sullu sullu? 
Alstroemeriaceae or Liliaceae. Twining vine with simple leaves, lightly 
pubescent on the undersides. Flowers not seen. Growing on the Incan ruins 
of Raqchi, southern Andean Peru. 80+ species of these fantastic climbing 
lilies are to be found in Peru. Also known regionally as ?ramos-ramos?, 
?orq-orqo? or ?paicha-paicha?, some species are used to treat venereal 
disease, infertility, kidney pain and hemorraging. Many have edible 
tubers. The young shoots are eaten, and the seeds have a sweet coating 
that is sucked on as a pastoral  child?s treat. All have extremely showy 
clusters of multicolored tubular flowers and ornamental seed pods. Should 
be hardy to at least Z8b.   
Plant 4 years old $7.50

Calceolaria myriophylla BK08517.4 ?Polo polo?
Scrophularaceae. Small densely packed leaves on stems to 18". Bright 
yellow pouch flowers. Growing on the carved rocks of Huaca de la Luna, 
Chinchero, Cusco Dept., 12,400', Peru. Used for ulcers, as a diuretic, and 
kidney tonic. Flowers are chewed for stomachache. The whole plant is 
reportedly boiled and drunk as a contraceptive. Z8a?b 
Plant 3 years old $8.50  ( one left! )

Coriaria ruscifolia (=Coriaria thymifolia) BK08524.16 
Coriariaceae. Leafy shrub to about 3'. Long arching leaves made up of may 
small leaflets. Drupes of tiny purple-black berries, like a string of 
jewels. Collected just above Lares Hotsprings, Cusco Dept. Peru. Nitrogen 
fixing plants, often considered poisonous. Berries of Ecuadorian 
populations are used to induce a feeling of flying. Distinct from the 
Chilean form of this species we offer. Beautiful red leaf stems. Z9b  
Plant 4 years old $16

Coriaria ruscifolia v. microphylla? BK09430.4  ?Mio-mio?
Small leafy shrub to about 2'. Arching leaves made up of many small 
leaflets. Drupes of tiny purple black berries, like a string of jewels. 
The plant and seeds are more diminutive than what we collected in 2008 at 
Lares, may be closer to the original C. microphylla. Nitrogen fixing 
plants, often considered poisonous. The berries are used to induce the 
feeling of flying in Ecuador. Source of a purple dye, used as a ph 
indicator. Collected at 8,800', Cusco Dept. Z9b
Plant 3 years old $15


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