Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
procerus
ID:
549297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh & Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
in Cactus (Paris) 51: 95. 1956.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548629

Common Names

  • Armatocereus procerus
  • Tall Cactus
  • Procerus Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Armatocereus procerus armatus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Armatocereus confusus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Armatocereus procerus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Armatocereus procerus (also called Procerus 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 procerus 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 procerus 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 procerus is a cactus species native to Peru. It is a slow-growing, columnar cactus that can reach up to 4 m (13 ft) in height. It is best propagated from seed, which can be sown in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers a warm, sunny location and needs regular watering during the summer months.

Where to Find Armatocereus procerus

Armatocereus procerus is native to Peru.

Armatocereus procerus FAQ

What is the growth rate of Armatocereus procerus?

Armatocereus procerus is a fast-growing, evergreen vine.

What is the light requirement of Armatocereus procerus?

Armatocereus procerus prefers full sun to partial shade.

What is the soil requirement of Armatocereus procerus?

Armatocereus procerus 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

Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.