Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
longiserpens
ID:
746768

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leuenb.) G.J.Charles

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 28: 7. 2010.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746101

Common Names

  • Borzicactus longiserpens
  • Longiserpens Borzicactus
  • Borzicactus

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Synonyms

  • Bolivicereus serpens (Kunth) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Borzicactella serpens (Kunth) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Borzicactus serpens (Kunth) Kimnach [unknown]
  • Cactus serpens Kunth [unknown]
  • Cereus serpens (Kunth) DC. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus longiserpens Leuenb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus serpens (Kunth) F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Echinopsis serpens (Kunth) Molinari [unknown]

Description

Borzicactus longiserpens (also called Long-spined Borzicactus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Borzicactus longiserpens is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Borzicactus longiserpens sub. erectus G.J.Charles
Borzicactus longiserpens sub. longisperpens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Borzicactus longiserpens is a yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borzicactus longiserpens is a perennial cactus that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. When propagating from seed, sow in spring or early summer and cover lightly with soil. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Borzicactus longiserpens

Borzicactus longiserpens is found in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico.

Borzicactus longiserpens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borzicactus longiserpens?

Borzicactus longiserpens

What is the family of Borzicactus longiserpens?

Cactaceae

What is the habitat of Borzicactus longiserpens?

Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests

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

Beat Ernst Leuenberger (1946-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leuenb.' in the authors string.
Graham J. Charles: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Charles' in the authors string.