Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
laetus
ID:
549289

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Kaktus-ABC: 176. 1936.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548621

Common Names

  • Armatocereus laetus
  • Lanky Cactus
  • Laetus Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Armatocereus ghiesbreghtii oligogonus (Rauh & Backeb.) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Armatocereus jungo Backeb. [unknown]
  • Armatocereus neolaetus Y.Itô [unknown]
  • Armatocereus oligogonus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cactus laetus Kunth [unknown]
  • Cereus laetus (Kunth) DC. [unknown]
  • Lemaireocereus laetus (Kunth) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Armatocereus laetus (Kunth) Backeb. ex A.W.Hill [unknown]

Description

Armatocereus laetus (also called Laetus Armatocereus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to tropical America. It has a cylindrical stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and up to 8 cm long. It is found in dry savannas, deserts, and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Armatocereus laetus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Armatocereus laetus has small, yellowish-green flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armatocereus laetus is a perennial cactus native to South America. It is a low-growing plant that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and covered lightly with soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Armatocereus laetus

Armatocereus laetus is native to Peru.

Armatocereus laetus FAQ

What is the growth rate of Armatocereus laetus?

Armatocereus laetus is a fast-growing, evergreen vine.

What is the light requirement of Armatocereus laetus?

Armatocereus laetus prefers full sun to partial shade.

What is the soil requirement of Armatocereus laetus?

Armatocereus laetus prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.