Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
acanthurus
ID:
570050

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaupel) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 2: 161. 1920.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569382

Common Names

  • Borzicactus Acanthurus
  • Acanthurus Borzicactus
  • Acanthurus

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Synonyms

  • Loxanthocereus erigens Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus canetensis Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus eulalianus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus acanthurus canetensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Ostolaza [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus erigens (Rauh & Backeb.) Ostolaza [unknown]
  • Binghamia acanthura (Vaupel) Borg [unknown]
  • Binghamia eriotricha (Werderm. & Backeb.) Borg [unknown]
  • Borzicactus eriotrichus (Werderm. & Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Borzicactus keller-badensis (Backeb. & Krainz) Krainz [unknown]
  • Cereus acanthurus Vaupel [unknown]
  • Cereus eriotrichus Werderm. & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus acanthurus (Vaupel) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus acanthurus (Vaupel) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus acanthurus ferox Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus eriotrichus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus keller-badensis Backeb. & Krainz [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus gracilispinus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus multifloccosus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus cantaensis Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus pullatus brevispinus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus eulaliensis Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus bicolor F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus convergens F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus eremiticus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus neglectus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus pacaranensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus neglectus chimbotensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus cullmannianus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Haageocereus pacaranensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Haageocereus imperialensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Haageocereus convergens F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Haageocereus eremiticus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Haageocereus neglectus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Haageocereus pacaranensis tenuispinus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Echinopsis acanthura (Vaupel) Molinari [unknown]
  • Echinopsis acanthura canetensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Molinari [unknown]
  • Echinopsis erigens (Rauh & Backeb.) Molinari [unknown]

Description

Borzicactus acanthurus (also called 'Spiny Borzicactus', among many other common names) is a cactus that typically grows up to 1m in height. It has small, spiny leaves and white, four-petalled flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in desert and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Borzicactus acanthurus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant fragrance and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Borzicactus acanthurus sub. faustianus (Backeb.) G.J.Charles
Borzicactus acanthurus sub. pullatus (Rauh & Backeb.) G.J.Charles
Borzicactus acanthurus sub. acanthurus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Borzicactus acanthurus is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borzicactus acanthurus is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer from firm, current season's growth. Place cuttings in a well-drained cutting mix and keep moist until rooted.

Where to Find Borzicactus acanthurus

Borzicactus acanthurus can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Borzicactus acanthurus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borzicactus acanthurus?

Borzicactus acanthurus

What is the common name of Borzicactus acanthurus?

Acanthurus Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Borzicactus acanthurus?

Borzicactus acanthurus is found in dry, rocky areas in 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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Friedrich Karl Johann Vaupel (1876-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaupel' in the authors string.