Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
sepium
ID:
570118

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 2: 160, fig. 229. 1920.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569450

Common Names

  • Borzicactus Sepium
  • Sepium Borzicactus
  • Sepium

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Synonyms

  • Borzicactus aequatorialis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Borzicactus roezlii (F.Haage ex K.Schum.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Borzicactus sepium roezlii (F.Haage ex K.Schum.) Borg [unknown]
  • Borzicactus ventimigliae Riccob. [unknown]
  • Borzicactus websterianus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Borzicactus websterianus rufispinus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cactus sepium Kunth [unknown]
  • Cereus chotaensis (F.A.C.Weber) Vaupel [unknown]
  • Cereus jajoianus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cereus roezlii F.Haage ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cereus sepium (Kunth) DC. [unknown]
  • Cereus ventimigliae (Riccob.) Vaupel [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus chotaensis F.A.C.Weber ex Rol.-Goss. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus roezlii (F.Haage ex K.Schum.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus sepium (Kunth) F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Seticereus roezlii (F.Haage ex K.Schum.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus sepium sepium [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus sepium ventimigliae (Riccob.) Madsen [unknown]

Description

Borzicactus sepium (also called 'Sepium 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 sepium 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 sepium 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 sepium 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 sepium

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

Borzicactus sepium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borzicactus sepium?

Borzicactus sepium

What is the common name of Borzicactus sepium?

Sepium Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Borzicactus sepium?

Borzicactus sepium 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.