Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
columna-trajani
ID:
595358

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Karw. ex Pfeiff.) K.Schum.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Gesamtbeschr. Kakt.: 198. 1897.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594690

Common Names

  • Cephalocereus Columna-Trajani
  • Columna-Trajani Cephalocereus
  • Cephalocereus

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Synonyms

  • Mitrocereus columna-trajani (Karw. ex Pfeiff.) Backeb. ex E.Y.Dawson [unknown]
  • Pilocereus lateribarbatus Pfeiff. ex Rümpler [unknown]
  • Pilocereus lateralis F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Pilocereus columna Lem. [unknown]
  • Pachycereus columna-trajani (Karw. ex Pfeiff.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Pilocereus hoogendorpii Ortgies ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cephalocereus columna (Karw. ex Pfeiff.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cephalocereus hoppenstedtii (Roezl ex Rümpler) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cephalophorus columna-trajani (Karw. ex Pfeiff.) Lem. [unknown]
  • Cereus columna Walp. [unknown]
  • Cereus columna-trajani Karw. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cereus hoppenstedtii (F.A.C.Weber) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cereus lateribarbatus Lem. [unknown]
  • Haseltonia columna-trajani (Karw. ex Pfeiff.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Haseltonia hoppenstedtii (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Pilocereus hoppenstedtii Roezl ex Rümpler [unknown]
  • Cereus hoogendorpii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cereus hoppenstedtii (F.A.C.Weber) A.Berger [invalid]
  • Cereus hoppenstedtii (Roezl ex Rümpler) A.Berger [unknown]
  • Pilocereus columna-trajani (Karw. ex Pfeiff.) Lem. [unknown]
  • Pilocereus hoppenstedtii (Roezl ex Rümpler) Mottet [unknown]
  • Pilocereus hoppenstedtii F.A.C.Weber [unknown]

Description

Cephalocereus columna-trajani (also called Columna-Trajani 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 columna-trajani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalocereus columna-trajani 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 columna-trajani 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 columna-trajani

Cephalocereus columna-trajani is native to Mexico and can be found in deserts and dry grasslands.

Cephalocereus columna-trajani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalocereus columna-trajani?

Cephalocereus columna-trajani

What type of plant is Cephalocereus columna-trajani?

Cactus

Where is Cephalocereus columna-trajani 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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Karl Georg Pfeiffer (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeiff.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Friedrich von Karwinsky (1780-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karw.' in the authors string.