Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
sextonianus
ID:
570122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Backeb.) Kimnach

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 32: 95. 1960.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569454

Common Names

  • Borzicactus Sextonianus
  • Sextonianus Borzicactus
  • Sextonianus

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Synonyms

  • Borzicactus gracilis (Akers & Buining) Buxb. & Krainz [unknown]
  • Cereus sextonianus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus sextonianus (Backeb.) D.R.Hunt [invalid]
  • Erdisia sextoniana Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus sextonianus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus gracilis (Akers & Buining) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus aticensis Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus camanaensis Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus puquiensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus variabilis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus nanus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus splendens Backeb. [unknown]
  • Maritinocereus gracilis Akers & Buining [unknown]
  • Haageocereus variabilis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Borzicactus gracilis aticensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Krainz [unknown]
  • Borzicactus gracilis camanaensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Krainz [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus sextonianus (Backeb.) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Echinopsis sextoniana (Backeb.) Mayta [unknown]

Description

Borzicactus sextonianus (also called 'Sexton'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 sextonianus 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 sextonianus 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 sextonianus 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 sextonianus

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

Borzicactus sextonianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borzicactus sextonianus?

Borzicactus sextonianus

What is the common name of Borzicactus sextonianus?

Sextonianus Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Borzicactus sextonianus?

Borzicactus sextonianus 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

Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Myron William Kimnach (1922-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kimnach' in the authors string.