[Sacred Succulents] Second annual plant auction!

[benkamm at monitor.net]

(do not “reply” to this email, send all auction correspondence to - 
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9/30/16 
Greetings,

Computer problems and a power outage half the day has this email being 
sent later than we intended. 

Our second annual plant auction has begun! 
This is a unique chance to obtain rarities, specimens and mother plants 
and a few rare books of relative interest. The auction is posted on the 
lower half of our homepage ( http://sacredsucculents.com ) along with 
photos. This is a one time offer for most of these plants–they will not be 
available again! 
The auction starts immediately and ends 6:30 pm PST this Monday Oct. 3. 
See below for terms and directions on bidding.
Know that auction purchases will directly fund our continual Andean 
ethnobotanical studies including our ongoing research of Trichocereus 
ecology and chemotaxonomy, anthropogenic plant dispersal around 
archaeological sites, traditional Andean tuber cultivation, seed 
conservation, preservation of Andean forests. It will also help us to set 
aside some time in the coming year to finish several writing projects. 

The Second Annual Sacred Succulents Plant Auction
(Plants are available to US customers only, books & products can be bid on 
by everyone)
Many of these plants are one-of-a-kind and have been in our collection for 
many years. This is a one time offer for most of these plants–they will 
not be available again!

To place a bid- ( please read fully before bidding! )
Email us ( benkamm at monitor.net ) with “SS auction” in the subject header. 
In the body of the email list the name of each plant you are bidding on 
with the maximum amount you are willing to bid next to the name (must be 
equal to or greater than the “starting bid”). Also please include your 
full name and shipping address.
Placing a bid is binding, so please do not bid unless you are committed to 
buying!
We will notify you if you have been bid against or outbid so you have the 
option to bid again.
If a bid has not yet been placed for a plant you have the option to 
purchase the plant outright for the “Buy it” price listed. 
Once a bid is placed the option to “Buy it” will be removed. 
The auction will be posted on our home page- http://sacredsucculents.com 
and will be updated daily. 
Photos should be posted Saturday morning.

The auction ends 6:30 pm PST this Monday Oct. 3. You will be contacted by 
email that evening for the auctions you have won. Our regular shipping 
costs apply. Payment (cash, check, money order or Western Union) will need 
to be sent promptly on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Your plants will be shipped as 
soon as payment is received. 

Shipping and Handling for Auction Plants
First class priority mail = $7.50 for the first plant $2 each additional 
plant. Express mail = Inquire for current costs
*Plants marked with a single asterisk are large, heavy and have special 
shipping charges = $15.00 for the first plant $2 each additional plant.
**Plants marked with double asterisk are extra large and/or heavy. We 
charge you the actual USPS postage cost plus an $6 handling fee on the 
total order. Please note: Shipping costs for these will be significant for 
folks in eastern states (for example a 36" Trichocereus sent to the East 
Coast would be around $40+ shipping but less than half that for the West 
Coast). You may inquire the approximate shipping cost by emailing us your 
zipcode.
California residents add 7.5% sales tax. Sonoma county residents 8.25%.

All botanical offerings are Public Domain

Auction Plants
Cactaceae

Ariocarpus fissuratus f. intermedius SB503 X Ariocarpus trigonus
Beautiful hybrid that is a perfect blend of these 2 species. 
2.5"+ plant 11 years old  - starting bid $26  -  Buy it $50 

Ariocarpus fissuratus v. lloydii
An incredible rare variety of the living rock cactus with smooth rounded 
tubercles, sometimes completely lacking a fissure. Tends to grow larger in 
width and heighth than the regular species. Very wooly center. Pink-purple 
flowers. Coahuila and Durango, Mexico. This fat specimen flowers for us 
every year. 
4"+ plant - starting bid $65  -  Buy it $100 

Ariocarpus fissuratus v. lloydii f. monstrosus 
A very weird plant, blobs of numerous miniature round fuzzy heads that 
turn pinkish-purple in bright light. This mutant is from a seedling we 
grafted in 1999. We have only offered this freak a few times. A truly 
unique plant. Grafted on Trichocereus pachanoi stock.
3"+ grafted plant with dozens of tiny heads  - starting bid $46  -  Buy it 
$76

Ariocarpus retusus v. furfuraceus
An A. retusus form from northern Mexico with shorter, more rounded 
tubercles and larger fuzzy areoles. Large white flowers that turn to pink 
as they fade.
3.5"+ plant 15 years old  - starting bid $30 -  Buy it $48

Astrophytum caput-medusae
Recently described endangered species, definitely the most bizarre of the 
genus, almost like a nest of snakes! Tuberous roots crowned by a rosette 
of long, very slender tubercles, speckled silver and tipped with 
insignificant spines. Bright yellow flowers. Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Z10a 
4 year old plant  - starting bid $24  -  Buy it $38

Azureocerus hertlingianus (=Browningia hertlingiana)
One of the most gorgeous of all the columnar cacti! Frosted blue branches 
to 25' tall and 1' in diameter. 18 or more tuberculate ribs bearing large 
areoles and yellow spines up to 3" long. Small nocturnal flowers with a 
dark purple-brown tube and white petals. Endemic to the Mantaro Valley, 
Peru. Z9b 
11" plant 5 years old  - starting bid $14*  -  Buy it $22

Eulychnia castanea f. monstrosus ‘varispiralis’
Molten to spiraling bright green stems, yellowish spines. A very cool 
mutation of this columnar species from coastal Chile. Z9b  
5" rooted cutting  - starting bid $25

Maihueniopsis sp. BK10511.6 
Low growing clusters of rounded 1" stems to 18" across. A few flattened 
spines per areole. Less spiny and more diminutive than Maihueniopsis 
boliviana we’ve observed around La Paz. No flowers present which may have 
helped an identification. Possibly Cumulopuntia. Growing on open slopes 
below Puya raimondii populations, Cordillera de Vacas, Cochabamba, 
Bolivia, 13,100'. Z7? 
3.5" plants with 8+ stems 4 years old  - starting bid $18  -  Buy it $32

Maihueniopsis minuta
Darling opuntioid, clusters of ovoid 1" stems. Small spines and glochids. 
Yellow flowers. Northern Argentina. Z8? 
4" plants with 20+ stems - starting bid $12  -  Buy it $20

Marginatocereus marginatus
Beautiful columnar species to 15'+. 4–7 deep green ribs with whitish 
confluent areoles and small spines. 1.5" long reddish flowerrs. Planted as 
a living fence throughout Mexico. Rooted cut. Z10a  
16"+ plant - starting bid $18**  -  Buy it $28

Pelecyphora asselliformis  “Peyotillo”
Small, semi-globular, grey cactus with spirally arranged hatchet shaped 
tubercles tipped with minute spines arranged like a comb. Tuberous roots. 
Magenta colored flowers in summer. Forms small clusters with age. Endemic 
to limestone hills of central San Luis Potosi, Mexico. This slow growing 
plant has long been a favorite of cactus enthusiasts, over collection and 
habitat destruction has seriously endangered wild populations. Used in 
ethnomedicine as a treatment for rheumatic pains and fever. Shown to have 
antibiotic properties. Z9 if dry. 
2" tall by 1.25"+ diameter plant  - starting bid $36 

Pelecyphora strobiliformis (=Encephalocarpus strobiliformis)
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, endangered Mexican species native to a few gravelly 
limestone hills in the states of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon. Like many 
other inconspicuous Mexican cacti, this plant is known to some natives as 
“peyotillo” and may have some traditional medicinal uses. Plants are very 
slow from seed. Regular watering during summer and a dry winter rest is 
needed. Z9b 
1.25"+ diameter plant 11 years old  - starting bid $32  -  Buy it $55
Strombocactus disciformis Graft
Gray-green spherical cactus to 5" in diameter. 12–18 spirally arranged 
ribs divided into unusual rhomboid tubercles, each bearing 1–5 delicate 
white spines to 2/3" long. Creamy white flowers appear in summer. In 
habitat these plants often grow flattened or disc like but lose this 
characteristic in cultivation. Native to the Hidalgo and Queretaro, Mexico 
where the plants are only found growing on steep calcerous cliffs. Highly 
valued by collectors and extremely slow growing. Z9b 
3.5"+ double headed plant on a scarred T. pachanoi stock  - starting bid 
$20  -  Buy it $36

Tephrocactus articulatus
Segmented clusters of egg-shaped grayish stems. Very cool, large, 
flattened spines, reddish glochids. Pale pink blossoms. Argentina. Z8 if 
dry.
7"+ plant - starting bid $10  -  Buy it $18

Tephrocactus geometricus
Opuntia relative with mostly spineless gray-purple spherical stems to 3"+, 
stacked like a pile of diminutive soccer balls. Large pink flowers. 
Catamarca, Argentina. Said to be one of the most desirable cacti! Z8 if 
dry.
#1 - 1.5" plant, Clone A, nearly spineless with the exception of tiny 
glochids  - starting bid $18
#2 - 6" plant with 6 heads, Clone collected by B. Bates (#2), small black 
spines - starting bid $46* 

Tephrocactus pediophilus
Stacked clusters of egg-shaped gray-green tubercled stems. Long flattened 
spines, tiny glochids. Large white to palest pink blossoms. Argentina. Z8 
if dry.
6"+ plant - starting bid $9  -  Buy it $16

Trichocereus bridgesii f. monstrosus Clone A “Achuma”
Virtually spineless. Smooth blue-green stems with 2–4 indistinct ribs. 
Occasionally produces large yellow spines up to 3" long. Plants eventually 
form candelabra like stands. Individual stems can grow to be remarkably 
phallic and this clone is referred to as the “penis cactus.”
30"+ cutting  - starting bid $42** -  Buy it $66

Trichocereus bridgesii f. cristata-monstrosus Clone B
A few years ago an unusual growth of crested tissue appeared on a specimen 
of this already monstrose plant. Mostly spineless blue-green tissue in 
thin or rounded ridges, sometimes resembling a cresting wave. Each cutting 
turns out unique. 
5" tall plant with 6" fan crest  - starting bid $55  -  Buy it $85

Trichocereus macrogonus KK923 
This is Karel Knize’s macrogonus originally collected near 10,000', 
Cieneguillas, Bolivia. Look like a fat T. taquimbalensis or close kin to 
us. Oh, the strange winds that ruffle the taxonomical mind! First 
offering.
7"+ rooted cutting - starting bid $25*

Trichocereus pachanoi f. cristata  cl. A   “Mutant San Pedro”
Unique mutant specimens.
#1 - 17"+ columnar cutting with a 6"+ crest at the tip  - starting bid 
$38* -  Buy it $58
#2 - 17" wide 12" tall rooted plant with old scarring from frost damage  - 
starting bid $26** -  Buy it $46

Trichocereus pachanoi f. monstrosus cl. A  “Mutant San Pedro” 
Monstrose San Pedro column with molten wax look. 
32" cutting with 3" diameter stem  - starting bid $32** -  Buy it $46

Trichocereus pachanoi f. monstrosus cl. B  “Mutant San Pedro” 
A bizarre adventure of a plant. Rooted cutting. 
8"+ tall plant by 6" across with multiple stems  - starting bid $26 -  Buy 
it $44

Trichocereus pachanoi f. cristata  BK14518.5   “Mutant San Pedro”
The parent had dark green short columnar stems of molten-wax appearance 
and fans of cristate growth. Open pollinated. Parque de las Leyendas, 
Lima, Peru. The progeny has a very high incidence of mutant growth. We 
offer crested seedlings here, each one a totally unique! 
#1 - 3"+ crested plant 2+ years old  - starting bid $22 -  Buy it $36
#2 - 4"+ crested plant 2+ years old  - starting bid $24 -  Buy it $38
#3 - 5"+ crested plant 2+ years old  - starting bid $24 -  Buy it $38
#4 - 3"+ crested plant with 2 monstrose stems 3.5 & 2" tall, 2+ years old 
- starting bid $26 -  Buy it $42

Trichocereus pachanoi f. monstrosus  BK14518.5   “Mutant San Pedro”
Little monstrose columnar stems.
Plant with 3+ stems 3.5–5"+ tall  - starting bid $22 -  Buy it $35

Trichocereus peruvianus BK08612.4  “Pichu”
Fat blue-green stems to 6"+ in diameter. New spines red to yellow, to 3" 
long. Often growing prostrate or descending. White flowers, sweet fruit. 
Usually growing with Peperomia galioides, Mutisia sp., and Echeveria as 
companions. Above the town of Matucana, near 8,600', Lima Dept., Peru. Z9a 
 
8" long by 4"+ diameter cutting- starting bid $26*  -  Buy it $42

Trichocereus peruvianus BK08612.9  “Pichu”
Our seed collection, growing on the arid, steep mountainside by the town 
of Surco, Lima Dept., Peru, around 8,000'. Blue, serpent like specimens 
growing over rocks and down the mountain. Z9a 
12" long by 5"+ diameter cutting- starting bid $32**  -  Buy it $50

Trichocereus peruvianus ‘GF’ 
Fat blue-green clone, tends to be a bit more upright than some clones. Z9a 
 
6" long by 3"+ diameter cutting- starting bid $20*  -  Buy it $35

Trichocereus peruvianus X Trichocereus sp. ‘Juul’s Giant’ 
One of our first hybrids sown back in 1996. Upright, very fat blue stems 
and medium spines. 
36" long by 5" diameter cutting, some superficial scars  - starting bid 
$60** 

Trichocereus peruvianus X Trichocereus sp. 'Juul's Giant' hybrid f. 
cristata
Out of thousands, one seedling turned out to be a real jewel, producing 
beautiful thick fans of cristate growth. 
18" wide 12" tall rooted cutting, plenty of superficial scarring, yet 
still stunning  - starting bid $45**

Trichocereus sp. BK09508.2  “San Pedro de Chavin”
Dark green epidermis. 5–7 central spines, the downward facing ones up to 
1.5" long. 1 central spine 1.5–2.5"+ long. New spines yellow to red-brown 
in color. Stems 3.5–4" diameter. Large stand to over 12' tall. Covered in 
Tillandsia. Growing with Dodonaea viscosa, Kageneckia lanceolata, Satureja 
elliptica, Alonsoa sp., Berberis sp., Browellia multiflora, Bomarea sp, 
and Peperomia galioides. Growing at the edge of what looks like ruins or 
perhaps an old chacra wall, above the 3 crosses, on the western mountain 
above the ruins of Chavin to the north side of the Wachesca River, 
11,050'. First offering. Z9a
6" cutting  - starting bid $22

Trichocereus sp. BK09509.1 “San Pedro de Chavin”
The mother was a candelabra stand to about 9' tall, slender dark green 
branches to about 3" diameter. 5–7 central spines, the downward facing 
ones up to 1" long. 1 central spine 1–2". White trumpet flowers. Growing 
on a collapsed rock wall next to a field of fava beans, past the north end 
of the town of Chavin, Ancash, Peru, 10,500'. Z9a 
6" rooted cutting  - starting bid $18 

Trichocereus sp. ‘Kimura’s Giant’  
The fattest pachanoid plant we grow, the actual parentage is unknown, but 
it resembles what we would imagine a hybrid between pachanoi and 
tershceckii would look like- upright green stems to 8"+ diameter, short 
spines to 1/2", white flowers. 
24" long by 4"+ diameter cutting  - starting bid $54** 

Trichocereus sp. ‘Serra Canyon’
An unusual bridgesioid with green to bluish stems to 16' tall and 3–7"+ 
diameter. White flowers. Z9a
#1 - 12" cutting, some superficial scars  - starting bid $18* -  Buy it 
$26
#2 - 32" cutting, some superficial scars  - starting bid $45**

‘Trichopsis pachaniesii?’
A truly gorgeous hybrid between T. pachanoi and an unknown Echinopsis, 
possibly E. eyriesii. Upright clustering stems to 6'+ tall and 6" diameter 
with 15+ ribs, small stout spines and slender white flowers with a touch 
of pink. Z9a
16" cutting, some superficial scars  - starting bid $28** -  Buy it $50

‘Trichopsis sp.?’
An old hybrid from Ed Gay’s collection-A cross between an unknown 
Trichocereus and Echinopsis. Dark green, upright clumping stems to 5'+ 
tall with 16+ ribs, numerous small stout spines. A lovely plant. Z9a
10" rooted cutting  - starting bid $20* -  Buy it $32

Turbinicarpus bonatzii Graft
Miniature blue green globular cactus with small conical tubercles tipped 
with several short corky spines. White flowers with purple midstripes. A 
beautiful recent discovery from near Cerritos, San Luis Potosi. 
3.5" plant with four 1" heads grafted on a T. pachanoi stock  - starting 
bid $24 -  Buy it $38

Turbinicarpus polaskii (=Turbinicarpus macrochele v. polaskii)
Small globular cactus with a flattened or depressed stem to 3" in 
diameter. Rounded ribs or tubercles bearing 1 or occasionally 2 small 
twisted corky spines per areole. White flowers bloom abundantly throughout 
the year. Young plants closely resemble Lophophora. The body of this 
cactus is a dull green but turns red or purple-brown when exposed to 
bright light. Once considered synonymous with Turbinicarpus schwarzii, 
recent research has shown it to be closer to Turbinicarpus macrochele. A 
few wild populations still survive near La Bonita, San Luis Potosi.
3" plant with three 1.5" heads 10 years old  - starting bid $20 -  Buy it 
$36

Turbinicarpus schwarzii v. rubriflorus Graft
2–3" gray-green cactus with a flattened-globose stem similar in appearance 
to Lophophora.  This is a rare and highly prized variety with lavender 
colored flowers and long corky spines. Known from only 2 localities near 
Cerros Blancos that have been ravaged by thoughtless collecting. 
Conservation is a must for this cactus!
2.5" plant grafted on a Stenocereus stock  - starting bid $16 -  Buy it 
$28

Other Succulents and Xerophytes
Agave cordillerensis NL52409 “Llacay Blanco”
Agavaceae. Clusters of rosettes to 6'+. Gray-blue leaves. 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.  N. Logan collection; Luribay, Bolivia, 
8,000'. Z7b–8b?  
12"+ plant with 3 pups 6 years old  - starting bid $20*  -  Buy it $36

Agave ovatifolia “Noga” “Whale’s Tongue Agave”
A recently described and highly desirable species. Dense, rounded, 
solitary rosette 3–6' across and 2–5' tall with short, broad, lightly 
cupped leaves, an amazing glaucus silver-blue color. Inflorescence up to 
14’ tall with green-yellow flowers. Endemic to a small area of mountains 
in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, between 3,700–7,000'. One of the most beautiful of 
all Agave! Tolerant of both drought and cold. Well suited to temperate 
climates. Z7b
14"+ plant 7 years old  - starting bid $24*  -  Buy it $38

Beaucarnea sanctomariana “Santa Maria Ponytail Palm”
Agavaceae. Branching caudiciform tree 12–24' tall. The conical swollen 
trunk can reach 5' across and has thick brown-gray bark with a rectangular 
to polyhedral pattern. The elongated slender branches are crowned with 
spherical rosettes of recurved, bright green, grass like leaves to 2.5' 
long. Branched inflorescence to 3' with many small cream-yellow flowers. 
This newly described endangered species is a microendemic of rocky 
outcrops in the deciduous dry forest of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, 
Oaxaca, Mexico. Z10a 
12"+ plant with 2.5"+ caudex 3+ years old  - starting bid $16  -  Buy it 
$30

Boswellia carteri (= Boswellia sacra) “ Frankincense”
Burseraceae. Small pachycaul tree to 25' with pinnately compound leaves 
and racemes of small white pink flowers. B. carteri is basically the 
Ethiopian from of the taxonomically recognized B. sacra, we list it 
separate here for those interested in such distinctions. Dried sap from 
the tree is an ancient incense widely revered since the dawn of 
civilization, often in combination with myrrh. At one time worth more than 
its weight in gold! It has a powerfully rich fragrance. Used medicinally 
as a cure all, it has very strong anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, 
antibacterial and antifungal properties. Z10a/b 
6"+ plant  - starting bid $20  -  Buy it $36

Boswellia nana ‘GJ’ “Dwarf Frankincense”
Burseraceae. Prostrate caudiciform shrub 1–2' tall. Simple dark green 
leaves with wavy margins, densely arranged along the stems. New growth is 
red to bronze. Small pink flowers. Rooted cutting from Gary James original 
introduction from the limestone cliffs, Socotra. Rich in aromatic balsamy 
oils. This amazing little species is the ultimate bonsai and a joy to 
behold. Needs bright light, well draining soil, heat and some humidity to 
thrive. Z10a/b 
4"+ plant  - starting bid $30  -  Buy it $42

Boswellia serrata  “Indian Frankincense” “Salai”
Deciduous tree 15–35’+ tall, thickened stems and peeling bark. Pinnate 
leaves with serrate margins. Native to the dry tropical forests of India 
and Pakistan. A highly important medicinal and sacred aromatic incense, 
similar to African Frankincense, B. sacra. Exceedingly scarce in 
cultivation. Z10b 
3" plant - starting bid $30  -  Buy it $45

Bursera morelensis BLM981
Burseraceae. Rare species with reddish peeling park and slender pinnate 
leaves, A more refined version of B. microphylla. Mostul collection from 
Guanajuato, Mexico. Highly aromatic, the sap is being studied for its 
cytotoxic properties. One of our favorites in this wondrous genus. Z10a 
18"+ multibranched tree - starting bid $48* -  Buy it $78

Bursera vazquezyanesii BLM1605 “Copal”
Small tree to 15'. Thickened trunks with orangish peeling bark. Attractive 
imparipinnate leaves, new growth a bronze color. Aromatic sap. Very rare 
species from Jalisco, Mexico. Rooted cutting. Z10a 
4" treelet - starting bid $15 

Bursera xochipalensis 
Tree to 30' with smooth, red to gray bark. Leaves are made up of 5–9 ovate 
leaflets with serrate margins. Endemic tot he Balsas Depression of 
Guerrero and Oaxaca, Mexico. Has an exquisite balsam aroma, one of the 
finest. Rooted cutting. Z10a
7" treelet - starting bid $16  -  Buy it $28

Commiphora abyssinica “Myrrh”
Burseraceae. Spiny shrub or small tree to 20'. Thickened trunks with 
yellowish to gray peeling bark. Simple or trifoliate leaves. Aromatic sap 
one of the official sources of “Myrrh”, valued as incense and medicine for 
millennia. Occurs in central eastern and northern Africa. Z10a
24"+ tree 4+ years old - starting bid $32*  -  Buy it $54

Commiphora africana “Gum Bdellium” “Mothapo”
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 the roots of the plant and 
are used by the San to prepare a powerful arrow poison. Z10a
18" tree - starting bid $20*  -  Buy it $34 

Commiphora marlothii “Muwirowiro” “Wild Myrrh”
Aromatic medium size tree with green to golden peeling bark. Compound 
leaves, small yellow flowers, and red edible fruit. Native to dry rocky 
areas of south eastern Africa. The fruit is made into jam. Another 
interesting Myrrh species. Z10a 
24"+ tree 8 years old - starting bid $35*  -  Buy it $55 

Dendrosicyos socotrana “Cucumber Tree” “Qamhiyn”
Cucurbitaceae. Awesome succulent tree to 10'+ with a swollen pachycaul 
trunk. Small crown of prickly leaves. Yellow flowers, small red fruit. 
Rare endemic of Socotra threatened by overgrazing. An ancient arborescent 
deviant, the only member of the squash family to become a tree! Sun, well 
draining soil and warmth make it happy. Z11a                    6"+ plant 
2 years old - starting bid $18  -  Buy it $28

Dioscorea hemicrypta 
Dioscoreaceae. Forms a woody conical caudex, up to 2' wide. Multiple vines 
with blue-green leaves arise from the caudex. This lovely South African 
species is much sought after by caudiciform collectors, but very rarely 
available. Z10a 
Plant with 2.5"+ caudex 7 years old  - starting bid $16 -  Buy it $28

Dracaena cinnabari JL1055  “Socotra Dragon’s Blood Tree”
Dracaenaceae. Distinctly weird tree with smooth grayish trunks and a 
spreading, umbrella-like crown of densely arranged branches tipped with 
rosettes of stiff narrow leaves to 2' long. Clusters of fragrant small 
whitish flower. Small fleshy berries. Seed from Dixam, Socotra. The red 
resin from the tree has long been esteemed as an incense and panacea. Leaf 
fibers are used for rope. Considered a remnant of the Mio-Pliocene 
Laurasian forests that are now almost completely extinct due to climate 
change and the desertification of north Africa. Slow growing. Z10a
6"+ diameter 12" tall plant 4–5 years old - starting bid $60 -  Buy it 
$105

Ephedra aff. pulvinaris JJH0709113 
Ephedraceae. Small creeping cushions, orange-red fruit. Seed collected by 
Halda, 15,500’, alpine moraines, east Pamir, Kirghizia, Tadjikistan. An 
exceedingly rare miniature. Z5a 
7" diameter plant 7 years old - starting bid $18 -  Buy it $32

Ephedra rupestris BK08520.8 
Leafless ground hugging plant under 1/2 "tall. Jointed stems to 1". Small 
red berries. Growing on rocks at over 14,000', Cusco Dept., Peru. A 
wonderful dwarf plant. Z6/7?
4" plant 5 years old - starting bid $16 -  Buy it $26

Elaeophorbia drupifera “Ayan-beyem”
Euphorbiaceae. Small succulent tree to 15'+. Thick dark green stems, 
sparsely thorned. Crown of long succulent leaves. Small yellow-green 
flowers. The caustic white latex is used in the visionary Bwiti cults of 
Gabon, apparently rubbed into the eyes of the initiate with a parrot 
feather! Ouch! Studies also show the latex may have some anti-HIV 
activity. Easy to grow, makes a nice houseplant. Z10a 
10" plant - starting bid $16 -  Buy it $28

Hechtia sp. ‘Colima’
Bromeliaceae. Dark green to purple-brown rosettes of recurved leaves with 
silver flecking. Yellow marginal thorns. Flowers not yet seen. Seed from 
Colima, Mexico. Z9b/10a? 
12" diameter plant 4+ years old - starting bid $22 -  Buy it $38

Hechtia sp. ‘El Mate’
Bright lime-green to brownish rosettes of recurved leaves with silvery 
undersides. Flowers not yet seen. Seed from El Mate, Mexico. Z9b/10a? 
12" diameter plant 4+ years old - starting bid $22 -  Buy it $36

Jatropha papyrifera BK10510.5   “Yuquilla”
Euphorbiaceae. Caudiciform shrub to 6' with a gorgeous smooth golden bark 
that peels in papery sheets like some Bursera. Drought deciduous palmate 
leaves with a blue-green blush. Cream-orange flowers. Growing with 
Anadenanthera colubrina along the banks of the Rio Mizque near Mizque 
City, Cochabamba, Bolivia, 6,600'. A local endemic. First introduction. 
Rooted cuts from 2 clones. Z10a
#1 - 11" plant (clone A) - starting bid $24 -  Buy it $38
#2 - 12" plant (clone B) - starting bid $24 -  Buy it $38

Operculicarya pachypus  “Madagascar Elephant Tree”
Anacardiaceae. Dioecious pachycaul-caudiciform tree to 20' with a warty 
swollen trunk and zi-zag branches. Lovely pinnate leaves with tiny shiny 
leaflets that turn purple-red in sun or cold. Drought deciduous. Tiny 
flowers. Madagascar. Ideal for bonsai, the roots can be lifted for added 
aesthetics. Succulent culture, bright light, well draining soil. Z9b/10a 
16"+ tall bonsaid specimen with 20" diameter canopy and 2"+ thick trunk, 
20 years old - starting bid $70* -  Buy it $125

Peperomia aff. galioides BK151013.4  “Congona”
Piperaceae. Small clustering succulent to 8"+ high. Whorls of deep green 
leaves. Yellowish flower spikes. Very pleasant balsam-citrus scent/flavor 
when crushed. The most important of the medicinal Peperomia, a veritable 
panacea. Growing on exposed, steep rocky embankments in Yungas cloudforest 
Calilegua, Jujuy, Argentina, near 4500'. Growing with a Begonia species 
and an unusual Trichocereus sp. First introduction. Rooted cuts from 
several clones. Z9b/10a
4" tall clustering plant - starting bid $14 -  Buy it $20 

Peperomia hartwegiana BK08521.6  “Jalcacongona”
Jewel like succulent. Whorled orbicular leaves with a windowed upper 
surface. 2–6" tall, grows creeping along rocks and cliffs. Seeds from a 
very attractive population with red leaves and purple/red flower spikes, 
Ollantaytambo, Cusco Dept., Peru, 9300'. Used for eye/ear infections, a 
tea for lung and kidneys issues. Curanderos of northern Peru consider the 
plant protective. Reportedly utilized during mesada ceremonies for 
‘floricimiento’– “to cleanse and flower the subtle energies of the 
body/spirit so that a patients dormant potentials can blossom like the 
nocturnal flowers of the San Pedro cactus”. Z9a/b? 
3" plant 3 years old - starting bid $14 -  Buy it $20

Peperomia majieri ‘San Marcos’
One of the coolest looking leaf succulents. Upright, olive green to purple 
red stems to 6"+, rosettes of thick, flattened leaves with a rough warty 
texture, white-gray to purplish brown in color and a dark green windowed 
upper surface. Branched yellow inflorescence to 12"+. First described in 
2012. This clone is from a new locale–San Marcos, Ancash Dept., Peru and 
has larger, rounder leaves than the other clone we offer. Has a strong 
balsam-spice scent when crushed. First offer of this clone. Rooted cut. 
Z9b
7" plant - starting bid $16 -  Buy it $26

Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii 
Another amazing leaf succulent. Clustering stems to 5", rosettes of thick 
leaves with a rough warty texture, white-gray to pink in color, dark green 
windowed upper surface with crinkly margins. Branched yellow 
inflorescence. La Libertad, north Peru near 5,300'. Our first offer of 
this species. Rooted cut. Z9b
5" plant - starting bid $16 -  Buy it $28

Peperomia sp. nova? BK14514.15 
Creeping to pendulous miniature species to 1–3". Tiny, densely arranged, 
bright green diamond shaped leaves. Growing in a sunny spot on moss 
amongst Distergima shrubs, cloudforest above Choquequirao, 10,500', Peru. 
Also seen as an epiphyte in deep shade. Very first introduction of this 
darling. Z9? 
1.5" plant - starting bid $14 -  Buy it $20 

Puya herzogii BK10511.5 
Bromeliaceae. Clusters of 2–3' rosettes of grey serrated leaves. Large 
club like inflorescence to 6–8' tall, flowering bracts covered in a white 
and grey fuzz, yellow green flowers with bright orange pollen. The 
impressive flower stalk makes this one of our favorite species. Growing 
amongst Puya raimondii, near Rodeo, Cochabamba Dept., Bolivia, 13,300'. 
Z7/8? 
9"+ plant 5+ years old  - starting bid $20*  -  Buy it $34

Sceletium emarcidum “Kanna” “Kougoed” 
Aizoaceae. Pairs of pale green succulent leaves on a small creeping 
groundcover. White flowers. Has the same medicinal/antidepressant use as 
the more common S. tortuosum. Z9b
8"+ diameter plant 5+ years old  - starting bid $20  -  Buy it $36

Andean Ethnobotanicals
Anadenanthera colubrina v. cebil?  BK151013.6  “Vilca” 
Fabaceae. Nitrogen fixing tree 20–40'+ tall. Attractive oak-like bark, 
develops bizarre knobby protrusions on some older specimens. Feathery 
pinnate leaves. Cream colored spherical inflorescence. Flat seedpods 5–10" 
long, large, round and shiny brown seed. Calilegua, Jujuy, Argentina, near 
4400'–this collection had very large seeds. Abundant tree in this fairly 
lush Yungas forest. This population may intergrade with  A. colubrina v. 
colubrina or even A. peregrina. Once one of the most important religious 
plants throughout the Andes. The earliest evidence of pyschoactive plant 
use is 4000 year old Anadenanthera seed found with puma bone pipes in 
northern Jujuy, Argentina. The seeds are used today in offerings, as an 
external head wash for headache, and reportedly as an abortificent. The 
astringent bark is used for the lungs and wound healing.  A valued timber 
tree, the wood is very hard and dense with a beautiful reddish color. A 
leaf infusion is said to “bring about a period of fervor in cows”...which 
we’ll leave to your imagination. Sun, well draining soil. Drought 
tolerant. Z9b–10a  
9" treelet 1 year old  - starting bid $25  -  Buy it $38

Anadenanthera colubrina v. cebil?  BK151013.8  “Vilca” 
The lowest elevation accession we made, near 2000', Calilegua, Jujuy, 
Argentina. May intergrade with  A. colubrina v. colubrina or A. peregrina. 
Z10a? 
11" treelet 1 year old  - starting bid $25  -  Buy it $38

Anadenanthera colubrina? BK151013.9  “Vilca” 
Another Calilegua accession from near 2200'. These were very tall trees to 
35'+ and seemed close A. colubrina v. colubrina or A. peregrina.  Z10a     
 
16" treelet 1 year old  - starting bid $28  -  Buy it $42

Austrocedrus chilensis “Lawan” “Cedro” “Cipres de la Cordillera”
Cupressaceae. Conical shaped coniferous tree 30–70'. Forms small forests 
in dry, rocky areas of central Andean Chile and Argentina. Reported to 
live over 1,500 years. A highly vulnerable species that has been over 
exploited for its decay-resistant strong wood. Wild populations are also 
dying off due to pathogens, as are many tree species worldwide. Should be 
widely used for reforestation. Z7 to 8a 
Treelet 4 years old - starting bid $14  -  Buy it $20 


Geoffroea decorticans  “Chañar”
Fabaceae. Highly beneficial small deciduous tree 15–25' tall. Lightly 
thorned branches, blue-green foliage, attractive brown bark that peels off 
in sheets to reveal green underneath. Clusters of pretty yellow-orange 
flowers. 1–2" oval seed pods with a thick, sweet and chewy edible flesh. 
Native to the dry forests of northern Chile as well as scattered areas of 
Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Paraguay. For thousands of years the caramel 
flavored pods have been a staple nutritive source for people living within 
the trees arid habitat. The pods are processed into a molasses like syrup 
called “arrope”, used as a natural sweetener and for sore throats and 
coughs. The oil rich seeds are roasted and have an almond flavor. The bark 
contains flavanones with strong antifungal activity. The wood is used in 
contruction. Needs well draining soil and sun. Nitrogen fixing and very 
heat and drought hardy when established. Cold tolerant, but protect young 
trees. Z8b/9a                   36" tree 5 years old - starting bid $44** 
-  Buy it $68

Gomortega keule  “Queule”
Gomortegaceae. Evergreen tree to 50'. Glossy aromatic leaves, white 
flowers and 2" round yellow fruit with a large nut. A rare and endangered 
tree endemic to just a small area of central Chile. A monotypic genus and 
family, closely related to the Laurel Family. The fruit is sweet, oily, 
aromatic and much esteemed by locals. Revered by the Mapuche, it is 
reported to produce inebriation if eaten to excess. It is made into 
marmalade and chicha. Seeds are very slow and difficult to sprout. Z8a? 
10" treelet 2–3 years old  - starting bid $45 

Polylepis australis  “Kewina”
Rosaceae. Gorgeous small tree to 15'+ with peeling reddish bark and often 
gnarled twisted trunks. Pinnate leaves with 5–7 blue-green leaflets. The 
southernmost species of this Andean genus, occuring all the way into the 
Cordoba mountains of central Argentina. A keystone species of the high 
Andean forests which are the most endangered forest ecosystem in the 
world. This particular species is threatened in habitat by a pathogenic 
fungus, climate change and lots of cows. Polylepis are used medicinally 
for lung issues. They are quite adaptable to low elevation cultivation and 
are truly beautiful trees of unrealized horticultural merit. Z6/7a? 
36"+ tree 5 years old  - starting bid $26*  -  Buy it $44

Polylepis lanata BK10512.9  “Kewina” 
Trees to 30'+. Bronze-pink papery bark on contorted trunks. Compound 
leaves with a white pubescence. An enchanting Cochabamba, Bolivia endemic. 
Tillandsia and Fuschia apetala growing in the bark. Remnant forest growing 
amongst mossy boulders. Understory of Berberis, Gaultheria, Baccharis, 
Lycopodium, Blechnum and other ferns. A few Hesperomeles trees on the 
forest edge and Puya and Lobivia (Rebutia?) cactus growing on rocks next 
to forest. Extremely high diversity of bird and insect life. 11,200'. Here 
we have a glimpse of “climax” P. lanata forest that must have once 
blanketed much of the central Bolivian region. Z7? 
18"+ branched treelet - starting bid $24*  -  Buy it $42

Quillaja saponaria “Quillay” “Soapbark”
Rosaceae. Oak-like tree 25–60' with dark brown bark, evergreen oval leaves 
and dense corymbs of showy white flowers. The inner bark is rich in 
saponins and is powdered and made into an excellent soap. Occurs up to 
6,500' in Chile and Peru. It has a long history as an effective medicine 
for lung conditions and as an immunostimulant. It also has many industrial 
uses in cosmetics and food products. Said to attract beneficial insects 
such as ladybugs. Adaptable to dry areas, being a good candidate for 
reforestation in arid regions. A lovely and versatile tree. Z7b
36"+ treelet 6 years old - starting bid $32**  -  Buy it $55

Sambucus peruviana BK151011.8  “Sauco” “Guindo” “Andean Elderberry”
Caprifoliaceae. Fast growing tree to 15–30' with distinct gnarled trunk 
and large compound leaves. Self fertile umbels of white flowers. Esteemed 
for its huge clusters of deep purple, antioxidant rich, sweet berries, 
which are the largest fruit of any elder species. Seed from the largest 
specimen we’ve seen, a 30'+ tree with multiple trunks covered in a shaggy 
epiphytic fern, cloud forest of Juglans, Alnus, Podocarpus, etc, San 
Lorenzo, Salta, Argentina, 6000'. Widely planted since preColumbian times, 
thought to be used in Incan agroforestry. The fruit are popular made into 
marmalade and other sweets throughout the Andes. The leaves are said to 
repel insects and the rot resistant wood is made into tools and flutes. An 
infusion of the flowers is used to expel phlegm and fever. Dried leaf 
powder is rubbed into the skin to reduce rheumatic inflammation. This 
versatile tree is a superb addition to any edible/medicinal garden. 
Tolerant of wet subtropical climates as well as cold. Sun to part shade, 
prefers some moisture, but tolerant of adverse conditions. Z8a
6"+ treelet 1 year old - starting bid $22  -  Buy it $34

Saracha aff. punctata BK08524.5 
Solanaceae. A staggeringly gorgeous plant and one of our most appealing 
seed collections in 2008. Tree 20–40+’ with oval leaves and festooned in 
hundreds of 1" bell flowers, pale lavender to dark purple with cream 
colored veination. 1/2” round black fruit. Looks strangely like an 
arborescent belladonna! Planted at rural homesteads in the village of 
Huacahuasi, 12,500', Cusco Dept., Peru, where it is grown as an 
ornamental. Since our initial collection we have also seen it planted 
above 13,000' at Patacancha village and observed a few wild specimens 
growing in remnant forest along the Rio Trapiche above Lares. We are 
excited to offer it into cultivation for the very first time so it can 
take a place in the garden next to its other exotic arborescent 
solanaceous kin such as Brugmansia, Iochroma, Cestrum, etc. Easy to grow. 
Young plants only tolerate mild frost, mature specimens should be hardy 
below Z8b.
32"+ multistemmed plant 8 years old - starting bid $55**  -  Buy it $88
 
Valeriana ferax BK151018.10  “Dorlado”  “Sierras Valerian”
Valerianaceae. Large rosettes of compound leaves. Robust flower stalk to 
6' with white-pink flowers. Rare endemic of Los Gigantes, Sierras Grandes, 
Cordoba, Argentina. Growing with Polylepis and Eryngium, 7000'. A potent 
medicinal sedative utilized like other species, has the strong 
valerian-aroma. Z7?
Plant 1 year old  - starting bid $14  -  Buy it $20

Other Beneficials

Agapetes scortechinii (=Paphia scortechinii) “Malaysian Huckleberry”
Ericaceae. Semi-epiphyte with arching branches 2–4' long, rounded shiny 
leaves with reddish mid-vein. Clusters of thick, waxy, rose colored 
tubular flowers, edible berries. Cloud forests of the Malay Peninsula up 
to 7000'. Very rare, enigmatic species sometimes included in Paphia, it 
has also been suggested that it deserves its own genus. Rooted cut. Z9a/b? 
        7"+ plant with 2 stems - starting bid $22  -  Buy it $34

Agapetes sp. SEH27016
Woody caudex with arching branches to several feet. Stems are covered in 
bristly brown hairs, relatively large lanceolate leaves. Cream colored 
flowers with greenish rims, shiny red edible berries. A unique new Asian 
huckleberry species. Rooted cut. Z9a?  
9"+ plant  - starting bid $15  -  Buy it $26

Ceratonia oreothauma DH07041 “Oman Carob” “Tiyu”
Fabaceae. Dioecious tree 15–25'+. Thick gray-brown fissured bark. 
Paripinnate leaves with smaller leaflets than C. siliqua. Yellowish 
flowers with reddish anthers/stigmas. 2–4" long pods. Dylan Hannon seed 
collection, Jabal/Buni Habir, Oman, 5300'. Endemic to the eastern Al Hajar 
Mountains of Oman. Pods and foliage are used as goat fodder. Thought to be 
the wild ancestor of carob and may prove useful for breeding with standard 
Carob tree. Z10a? 
12"+ treelet with 2 stems 3 years old - starting bid $24  -  Buy it $40

Macleania cordifolia X Macleania ??
Ericaceae. Very first offering of this open pollinated hybrid. M. 
cordifolia has large caudiciform lignotubers, arching branches to 3'+, 
clusters of bright red tubular flowers with white tips. Translucent purple 
edible fruit. Who don’t know who the father is. Z9b 
7"+ plant with 1" caudex, 1 year old  - starting bid $28  -  Buy it $48

Macleania glabra X Macleania coccoloboides
Very first offering of this exciting hybrid!             M. glabra has a 
large caudex to 3', arching stems, magenta flowers. M. coccoloboides has a 
woody caudex, upright stems to 15', clusters of red flowers, dark purplish 
fruit. Z9a/b
4"+ plant with 1/2" caudex, 1 year old  - starting bid $26  -  Buy it $46

Macleania insignis ‘Seedling’ 
Forms a woody caudex to 2'+. Arching branches, new growth is bronze to 
bright red. Showy clusters of bright orange-red tubular flowers with 
yellowish tips and edible berries. Cloudforests of Central America. Z9b 
12"+ plant with 2"+ caudex, 4 years old  - starting bid $22  -  Buy it $40

Sassafras albidum “Sassafras”
Lauraceae. Deciduous tree to 40'+. Tri-lobate leaves. Native to the 
forests of the eastern USA. Widely uttilized in folk medicine. The root 
bark is the source of a delicious medicinal mood enhancing tea. Though 
completely safe, banned for consumption by the typically misguided FDA. 
Moist rich soil, sun to part shade. Z5a 
40"+ tree 12 years old  - starting bid $30**  -  Buy it $54

Books & Natural Products
CACTI: A Golden Guide
by Frank D. Venning, illustrated by Manubu C. Saito 
Classic pocket guide to cacti, published the year I was born, 1974. 
Beautiful illustrations. Good condition.
Softcover, 160 pages color illustrations (1 lb)  - starting bid $6  -  Buy 
it $15

GROWING AT-RISK MEDICINAL HERBS: Cultivation, Conservation, and Ecology
by Richo Cech 
This popular book is now out of print. Conservation through cultivation is 
essential during this time of mass extinctions. By growing our own 
medicines we can deepen our relationship with the natural world, help take 
pressure off overharvested wild populations, and preserve genetic material 
for future habitat restoration. Our friend Richo has done a remarkable 
service by working closely with some of the United States’ most endangered 
and difficult to cultivate medicinals to decipher and reveal their 
cultural needs. New copy, perfect condition.
Softcover, illustrations, 336 pages (1 lb)  - starting bid $25  -  Buy it 
$46

The Genus TURBINICARPUS in San Luis Potosi
by Grupo San Luis
Awesome, heavily illustrated, full color book on one of our favorite 
Mexican cactus genera! A must for the cactus enthusiast. This book is 
exceedingly hard to find and we ended up with an extra copy. Book in new 
condition.
Oversize softcover, color photos, 147 pages (2 lbs)  - starting bid $50  - 
 Buy it $75

MAMA COCA
by Antonil
Published in 1978 and long out of print. Anthropological/ethnobotanical 
work on the Paez of Cauca, Columbia and the sacred role of coca leaf in 
their culture before it was irrevocably changed by prohibition. Next to 
Catherine Allen’s book on coca in the Quechua culture of Cusco, Peru, this 
is the best work on traditional relations to a much misunderstood plant 
that has been central to South American cultures for thousands of years. 
Book in good condition.
Softcover, b&w illustrations, 295 pages (1 lb)  - starting bid $18  -  Buy 
it $32

AYAHUASCA ANALOGUES: Pangaean Entheogens
by Jonathan Ott
Classic work on the history, botany, and chemistry of the famed Amazonian 
potion. Long out of print. A brand new copy.
Hardcover, 128 pages (1 lb)  - starting bid $70  -  Buy it $110

PHARMACOPHILIA or The Natural Paradises
by Jonathan Ott
An irresistible, even poetic book addressing the spirituality, law, 
pleasure and science of psychoactives. Special Signed & Numbered (this is 
#43 (of 100)) Slipcased Limited Edition Hardcover!  
Slipcased Limited Edition Hardcover,192 pages (2 lbs) - starting bid $250 
- Buy it $380

COPAL BLANCO Bursera sp.
These light colored dried chunks of this wildcrafted sap from central 
Mexico are one of the most highly valued Copals. This “Food of the Gods” 
can be burned as a delightfully sweet incense, for purification or as a 
holy offering. Strongly antiseptic. This is the highest quality Copal 
Blanco, not to be confused with the “White Copal” from Indonesia.
1/2 lb Copal Blanco pieces - starting bid $24  -  Buy it $40
1 lb Copal Blanco pieces - starting bid $45  -  Buy it $66

OPOPANAX (SWEET MYRRH) Commiphora holtziana 
Also known as Hagar, dried pieces of sap from east African trees. Similar 
to myrrh but has a warmer, sweeter scent. A venerable medicine and incense 
used in biblical times for wound healing. 
1 lb Opopanax pieces - starting bid $15  -  Buy it $25

CHUSPAS 
Traditional woven wool bags for coca leaf. Made on backstrap looms by 
friends in Cusco, Peru, with color-fast dyes from local vegetal and insect 
substances. Quechua weavings contain a mythical encoding, a nonverbal 
visual expression of information through the use of an elaborate lexicon 
of symbols. Through traditional weavings the meaningful relationships and 
worldview of Andean culture have been maintained from generation to 
generation.
#1 - Brown chuspas 6" x 7" (not including tassles) shoulder strap 22" (1/2 
lb) - starting bid $25  -  Buy it $40
#2 - Red chuspas 6" x 7" (not including tassles) shoulder strap 24" (1/2 
lb) - starting bid $25  -  Buy it $40

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