Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
plagiostoma
ID:
570107

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaupel) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 2: 163. 1920.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569439

Common Names

  • Borzicactus Plagiostoma
  • Plagiostoma Borzicactus
  • Plagiostoma

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Synonyms

  • Borzicactus purpureus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Borzicactus samnensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Cereus plagiostoma Vaupel [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus fieldianus samnensis (F.Ritter) Ostolaza [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus plagiostoma (Vaupel) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Clistanthocereus samnensis (F.Ritter) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Binghamia plagiostoma (Vaupel) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis plagiostoma (Vaupel) Molinari & Mayta [unknown]

Description

Borzicactus plagiostoma (also called 'Plagiostoma 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 plagiostoma is a popular garden plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used as a hedge or border plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Borzicactus plagiostoma 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 plagiostoma 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 plagiostoma

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

Borzicactus plagiostoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borzicactus plagiostoma?

Borzicactus plagiostoma

What is the common name of Borzicactus plagiostoma?

Plagiostoma Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Borzicactus plagiostoma?

Borzicactus plagiostoma 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.