Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Ritter
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 12: 55. 1961.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569433
Common Names
- Borzicactus Neoroezlii
- Neoroezlii Borzicactus
- Neoroezlii
Synonyms
- Borzicactus pseudothelegonus (Rauh & Backeb.) Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
- Cereus pseudothelegonus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
- Cleistocactus neoroezlii (F.Ritter) Buxb. [invalid]
- Loxanthocereus otuscensis F.Ritter [unknown]
- Loxanthocereus parvitesselatus F.Ritter [unknown]
- Loxanthocereus sulcifer longispinus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
Description
Borzicactus neoroezlii (also called 'Neoroezl'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 neoroezlii 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 neoroezlii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Borzicactus neoroezlii is a slow-growing, low-maintenance cactus that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.
Where to Find Borzicactus neoroezlii
Borzicactus neoroezlii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.
Borzicactus neoroezlii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Borzicactus neoroezlii?
Borzicactus neoroezlii
What is the common name of Borzicactus neoroezlii?
Neoroezlii Cactus
What is the natural habitat of Borzicactus neoroezlii?
Borzicactus neoroezlii is found in dry, rocky areas in Mexico.
Species in the Borzicactus genus
Borzicactus acanthurus,
Borzicactus fieldianus,
Borzicactus icosagonus,
Borzicactus jajoanus,
Borzicactus morleyanus,
Borzicactus neoroezlii,
Borzicactus plagiostoma,
Borzicactus sepium,
Borzicactus sextonianus,
Borzicactus sulcifer,
Borzicactus tenuiserpens,
Borzicactus zanderi,
Borzicactus hutchisonii,
Borzicactus longiserpens,
Borzicactus wrightii,
Borzicactus hoffmannii,
Borzicactus hoxeyi,
Borzicactus hystrix,
Borzicactus leonensis,
Borzicactus pachycladus,
Borzicactus xylorhizus,
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,