Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
icosagonus
ID:
570085

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 2: 160. 1920.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569417

Common Names

  • Borzicactus Icosagonus
  • Icosagonus Borzicactus
  • Icosagonus

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Synonyms

  • Seticereus aurivillus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Seticereus ferrugineus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Binghamia aurivilla (K.Schum.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Binghamia icosagona (Kunth) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Borzicactus aurivillus (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Borzicactus icosagonus aurantiaciflorus (Backeb.) Krainz [unknown]
  • Cactus icosagonus Kunth [unknown]
  • Cereus aurivillus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cereus icosagonus (Kunth) DC. [unknown]
  • Cereus isogonus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus crassiserpens Rauh & Backeb. [invalid]
  • Cleistocactus icosagonus (Kunth) F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus crassiserpens Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Seticereus icosagonus (Kunth) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Seticereus oehmianus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Seticereus oehmianus ferrugineus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus trujilloensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Seticereus icosagonus aurantiaciflorus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Matucana icosagona (Kunth) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Seticereus icosagonus oehmeanus (Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Seticereus icosagonus ferruginea (Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus crassiserpens (Rauh & Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Binghamia aurivilla Backeb. [invalid]
  • Borzicactus crassiserpens (Rauh & Backeb.) Lodé [unknown]
  • Seticereus oehmeanus Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Borzicactus icosagonus (also called 'Twenty-sided 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 icosagonus 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 icosagonus sub. humboldtii (Kunth) G.J.Charles
Borzicactus icosagonus sub. roseiflorus (Buining) G.J.Charles
Borzicactus icosagonus sub. icosagonus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Borzicactus icosagonus 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 icosagonus is a hardy, evergreen cactus that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Borzicactus icosagonus

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

Borzicactus icosagonus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borzicactus icosagonus?

Borzicactus icosagonus

What is the common name of Borzicactus icosagonus?

Icosagonus Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Borzicactus icosagonus?

Borzicactus icosagonus 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

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