[Sacred Succulents] Last chance plants

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8/12/13

Greetings, 
We?ve felt the first breath of Autumn in Summer?s dreams. The harvest of 
fruit and seed continues. Many of our Andean accessions have come full 
cycle and additional new seed will be available in the months to come.

Below is a list of plants we are nearly out of. This is your last chance 
to obtain these superb species.

RARE PLANT & SEED LIST - Issue 38  is available. Yet another very large 
and diverse issue, don?t miss it! New Trichocereus specimens and hybrid 
seedlings, rare copal and myrrh species, and an ever evolving assortment 
from our Andean travels. If you are not subscribed or have let your 
subscription lapse, we encourage you to sign up now. 4 issues for $5 ($10 
outside USA) or 8 issues for $8 ($16 outside USA). This is where we list 
our offerings of limited rarities and specimens. 
http://sacredsucculents.com

Limited Seed
Cubanola domingensis ?Dominican Bellflower?  ?Campanita?
Rubiaceae. Upright shrub to 5', shiny dark greenleaves. Spectacular 10" 
long, creamy-yellow to pale green, trumpet shaped, pendulous flowers that 
exhale an exquisite chocolaty scent. Overall reminiscent of a dwarf 
Brugmansia. Slow growing endemic of the Dominican Republic, exceedingly 
rare in cultivation but deserves to be widely grown. Will grow and bloom 
well in a 2?5 gallon pot. Sun to part shade, well draining soil and 
regular water. Keep seed warm to germinate in 3?8 weeks. Seed has limited 
viability, so plant upon receipt. Seeds will only be available through 
August/September. Z10b 
Seed packet $5

Last Chance Plants
Our stock on the following plants is very low, only 6 or less plants of 
each species is left! This may be your last chance to obtain these plants, 
we may not have these species in the future and even if we do it will be a 
couple years downstream.
You can print out an order form- http://sacredsucculents.com/order-form/

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    Plant 
4+ years old $7.50

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 3 
years old $8.50
 
Codonopsis bulleyana
Campanulaceae. Upright herbaceous perennial to 12". Pleasantly pubescent 
stems and leaves. Pale blue tubular flowers that are constricted in the 
center and flare at the ends. Carrot like edible sweet root. Native to the 
mountains of Asia. The plant has a skunky cannabis-like smell. Used in 
traditional medicine like other species with ginseng-like properties. Part 
shade, moist rich soil. Z4a 
Plant 4 years old $7.50 

Codonopsis clematidea ?Holubec?
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'. 
 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. Needs well aerated rich soil, regular 
moisture, part shade and something to climb on. Winter dormant. Z4b  
Plant 4 years old $8.50

Coriaria ruscifolia BK08524.16  ?Mio-mio?
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. More diminutive than what 
we collected in 2008 at Lares, may be closer to the original C. 
microphylla. Source of a purple dye, used as a ph indicator. Collected at 
8,800', Cusco Dept. Z9b 
Plant 4 years old $15

Commiphora africana ?Gum Bdellium? ?Mothapo?
Burseraceae. Deciduous shrub to small tree with gray flaking bark, 
trifoliate leaves, and small red flowers. An African species, similar to 
Myrrh, the aromatic resin is used to treat fevers, cramps, snake bite, and 
as an insecticide. Edible roots. Diamphidia beetle larva live at tthe 
roots of the plant and are used by the San to prepare a powerful arrow 
poison. Z10a  
8?12"+ seedling 3 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. Z5 or 6
 3?6" plant 4 years old $12.50

Ephedra aff. pulvinaris JJH0709113 
Ephedraceae. Small creeping cushions, orange-red fruit. Seed collected by 
Halda, 15,500', alpine moraines, east Pamir, Kirghizia, Tadjikistan. Very 
rare. Z5a   
Plant 5 years old $12.50

Ephedra aff. rupestris BK09511.2 
Dwarf species with individual stems 1?6" tall, tasty red berries. Forms 
dense mounds to 1?2' across. Distinctly different than the high altitude 
miniature species we collected in 2008 in the Cusco region. Open puna 
grassland and rock outcrops, growing with Oroya borchersii, Matucana spp. 
and Austrocylindropuntia floccosa. 13,200', Cordillera Negra, Ancash, 
Peru. Perfectly adaptable to low elevation cultivation, but it does not 
grow quite as compact. A favorite. Z5/6? 
4?6" plant 4 years old $16.50

Erythrina flabelliformis BK101110.1 ?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. Z9b/10a    
6?10" plant 3 years old  $8.50

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 4 years old $8.50

Gentiana affinis v. ovata BK06906.1 ?Gentian?
Gentianaceae. Small perennial caudex from which 4?12" annual stems grow. 
Small ovate leaves and intensely dark blue bell shaped flowers, often with 
flecking of lighter blue. This rarity is native to open meadows and 
hillsides. Seed is originally from populations growing in the hills near 
the coast in Sonoma County. Gentian are used the world over as bitter 
digestive tonics. Sun to part shade. Can take some drought. Z8b
Plant 5 years old $12.50

Merremia aurea BK101105.6 ?Yuca?
Convolvulaceae. Bizarre corky caudex and woody vine. 5 part leaves and 
large yellow morning-glory flowers. Baja. The vines can get massive with 
age and the bark begins to resemble a cork oak. The caudex is reportably 
edible. A must for Caudiciform aficionados. Z9b/10a 
Plant 3 years old  $7.50

Nicotiana tomentosiformis  ?Wild Tobacco?
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 2 years old $9.50

Obregonia denegrii
Cactaceae. Strange cactus that is similar in size and appearance to an 
artichoke with small wispy spines at the ends of the tubercles. Iridescent 
white flowers arise from the furry center. Native to the valley of 
Jaumave, Tamaulipas where it is valued as a local treatment for rheumatism 
and other ailments. Prefers some shade. Grow like Ariocarpus. Z10a     
1?1.5"+ plant 4+ years old $7.50

Pelecyphora strobiliformis (=Encephalocarpus strobiliformis)
Cactaceae. Gray-green globular cactus up to 2" in diameter. Covered in 
numerous overlapping tiny scale-like triangular tubercles that give the 
plant the appearance of a small pine cone. Brilliant violet-purple flowers 
arise from the wooly apex of the plant during late spring/early summer. 
Large taproot. Plants usually consist of a single head but are known to 
cluster with age. A rare Mexican species native to a few gravelly 
limestone hills in the states of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon. Over 
collection has nearly eradicated the populations in Tamaulipas and 
seriously threatens those in Nuevo Leon. Like many other inconspicuous 
Mexican cacti, this plant is known to some natives as ?peyote? and may 
have some traditional medicinal uses. Plants are very slow from seed. Grow 
like Ariocarpus. Regular watering during summer and a dry winter rest is 
needed. Z9b 
1/2?1" plant 6 years old $16

Peperomia dolabriformis v. multicaulis GP1909 ?Congona?
Piperaceae. Beautiful, upright, heavily branching succulent species 1?2' 
tall. Thick handsome leaves, pleasantly aromatic when crushed. Yellow 
flower spikes. Seed of this new varietal collected by G. Pino in Cajamarca 
Dept., San Marcos Prov., Peru. Road from San Marcos to Cajabamba, near La 
Grama, 7100'. Used as a topical painkiller and anti-inflammatory. Z10a 
3?4"+ plant 3+ years old $10 

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. 
8?12"+ plant 3 years old $8.50

Salvia nubicola CC6306
Labiatae. Rosettes of strongly aromatic hairy sagittate leaves. 2?3' 
spikes of yellow flowers with flared bottom lip and purple speckled nose. 
Collected by C. Chadwell 9500' Himachel Pradesh, India. Used in for 
toothache, fevers, and liver health. Easy, sun to part shade. Z6b
Plant 3 years old $5.50

Salvia scutellaroides BK10426.2  
Sprawling 12?18" tall aromatic plant with dark green leaves and deep 
iridescent blue flowers with a flared lower lip. Growing around the ruins 
of Pumamarca, about 12,000', Cusco Dept., Peru. Made into a tea for 
coughs. This beautiful sage is new to cultivation, will make a good medium 
size groundcover in areas with little frost. Z9b   
Plant 3 years old $9.50

Siphocampylus sp. BK10509.11 ?K?au Sillu?
Campanulaceae. Herbaceous Lobelia-like plant to 2?3' with blue-green 
leaves. Extremely showy heads of orange and yellow tubular flowers, 
undoubtedly to seduce hummingbirds. Rocky areas above ruins of Inkallajta, 
Cochabamba Dept., Bolivia, 10,000'. In parts of Bolivia and southern Peru 
the latex of S. tupaeformis is reported to be chewed like gum. In northern 
Peru it is considered a companion to the San Pedro cactus and is planted 
around homes for protection, acting as a ?guardian?. Z8a to 9a?
Plant 3 years old  $12.50

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?16" + treelet 6 years old $14

Trichocereus tulhuayacensis KK337 X Trichocereus bridgesiii
Cactaceae. T. tulhuayacensis is an upright peruvianoid from Huachac, Peru. 
A cutting came to us by a friend who had gotten a small piece from Knize 
in Lima, Peru for $100! The plant has unique iridescent red blossoms. 
Crossed with T. bridgesii. Fascinating progeny. 
3?6"+ seedling 3+ years old $14

Turbinicarpus lausseri (=Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele v. lausseri)
Cactaceae. Little stems up to 2" in diameter. Spiralled rows of small 
conical tubercles tipped with bristle like black and gray spines that curl 
around the top of the plant. Purple-red flowers. First discovered in 1986 
growing on the steep rocky slopes of the Sierra el Doctor, Queretaro. This 
plant is very similar to Turbinicarpus krainzianus. Very rare in 
cultivation.
1"+ plant 8+ years old $7.50

 
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