Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
canoensis
ID:
1417552

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.R.House, Gómez-Hin. & H.M.Hern.) S.Arias & N.Korotkova

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
in Phytotaxa 327(1): 18. 2017.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001430017

Common Names

  • Acanthocereus canoensis
  • Cano's Acanthocereus
  • Cano's Acanthocalycium

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Description

Acanthocereus canoensis (also called Cano's Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a shrubby plant with long, cylindrical stems and yellow flowers. It is often grown as an ornamental plant and prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Uses & Benefits

Acanthocereus canoensis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acanthocereus canoensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acanthocereus canoensis is a fast-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Acanthocereus canoensis

Acanthocereus canoensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Acanthocereus canoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acanthocereus canoensis?

Acanthocereus canoensis

What is the common name of Acanthocereus canoensis?

Cano's Acanthocereus

What is the natural habitat of Acanthocereus canoensis?

Tropical deciduous forests of Mexico

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Héctor Manuel Hernández (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hern.' in the authors string.
Carlos Gómez-Hinostrosa (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Hin.' in the authors string.
Salvador Arias Montes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Arias' in the authors string.
Nadja Korotkova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Korotkova' in the authors string.
Paul R. House: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.R.House' in the authors string.