Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
phaeacanthus
ID:
571495

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gürke) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
in Jahrb. Deutsch. Kakteen-Ges. 1941(2): 50. 1942.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570827

Common Names

  • Brasilicereus phaeacanthus
  • Phaeacanthus Brasilicereus
  • Brasilicereus
  • Phaeacanthus Brasilicereus

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Synonyms

  • Pilocereus phaeacanthus (Gürke) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Brasilicereus breviflorus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Brasilicereus phaeacanthus breviflorus (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Cephalocereus phaeacanthus (Gürke) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Cereus phaeacanthus Gürke [unknown]
  • Cereus phaeacanthus breviflorus (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Brasilicereus phaeacanthus breviflorus (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Brasilicereus breviflorus Gürke [deprecated]
  • Pilocereus verheinei Rümpler [unknown]

Description

Brasilicereus phaeacanthus (also called Phaeacanthus Pitaya, among many other common names) is a cactus native to South America. It grows in dry, rocky soils in desert and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brasilicereus phaeacanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance landscape. The plant has a long flowering season and produces bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brasilicereus phaeacanthus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brasilicereus phaeacanthus is a cactus species native to Brazil. It is a slow-growing, columnar cactus that can reach up to 4 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and allowed to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Brasilicereus phaeacanthus

Brasilicereus phaeacanthus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Brasilicereus phaeacanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brasilicereus phaeacanthus?

Brasilicereus phaeacanthus

What is the common name of Brasilicereus phaeacanthus?

Phaeacanthus Brasilicereus

What is the natural habitat of Brasilicereus phaeacanthus?

Dry grassland, rocky slopes and scrubland

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

Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.