Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
apicicephalium
ID:
595333

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Y.Dawson

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
in Allan Hancock Found. Publ. Occas. Pap. 1: 10–12, t. 3–6, f. 8–9, 11–13. 1948.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594665

Common Names

  • Apicicephalium Cephalocereus
  • Apicicephalium Hedge Cactus
  • Apicicephalium Old Man Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Neodawsonia guengolensis Bravo [unknown]
  • Neodawsonia nana Bravo [unknown]
  • Neodawsonia apicicephalium (E.Y.Dawson) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neodawsonia apicicephalium totolapensis Guiggi [invalid]
  • Neodawsonia apicicephalium totolapensis Guiggi [unknown]

Description

Cephalocereus apicicephalium (also called Apicicephalium Cephalocereus, among many other common names) is a columnar cactus native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalocereus apicicephalium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalocereus apicicephalium has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalocereus apicicephalium is a perennial cactus that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cutting. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, fertile soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cephalocereus apicicephalium

Cephalocereus apicicephalium is native to Mexico and can be found in deserts and dry grasslands.

Cephalocereus apicicephalium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalocereus apicicephalium?

Cephalocereus apicicephalium

What type of plant is Cephalocereus apicicephalium?

Cactus

Where is Cephalocereus apicicephalium native to?

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