Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
armatus
ID:
1245619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johnson

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
in Cat. Johnson: unpaged. 1954.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244957

Common Names

  • Armatocereus armatus
  • Armed Armatocereus
  • Armed False Cactus

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Uses & Benefits

Armatocereus armatus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Armatocereus armatus has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armatocereus armatus is a slow-growing, evergreen cactus that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Armatocereus armatus

Armatocereus armatus is native to South America.

Armatocereus armatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armatocereus armatus?

Armatocereus armatus

What is the common name of Armatocereus armatus?

Armed Armatocereus

Where is Armatocereus armatus found?

Peru

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