Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
morleyanus
ID:
570099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 2: 160, fig. 230, 231. 1920.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569431

Common Names

  • Borzicactus Morleyanus
  • Morleyanus Borzicactus
  • Morleyanus

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Synonyms

  • Borzicactus sepium morleyanus (Britton & Rose) Krainz [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus sepium morleyanus (Britton & Rose) Madsen [unknown]

Description

Borzicactus morleyanus (also called 'Morley's 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 morleyanus 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Borzicactus morleyanus 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 morleyanus 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 morleyanus

Borzicactus morleyanus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.

Borzicactus morleyanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borzicactus morleyanus?

Borzicactus morleyanus

What is the common name of Borzicactus morleyanus?

Morleyanus Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Borzicactus morleyanus?

Borzicactus morleyanus 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.