Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
dautwitzii
ID:
595361

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seitz) Voss

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Vilm. Blumengärtn. 1: 373. 1894.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594693

Common Names

  • Cephalocereus Dautwitzii
  • Dautwitz's Cephalocereus
  • Cephalocereus

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Synonyms

  • Pilocereus dautwitzii Seitz [unknown]

Description

Cephalocereus dautwitzii (also called Dautwitz's 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 dautwitzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalocereus dautwitzii 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 dautwitzii is a cactus native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cephalocereus dautwitzii

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

Cephalocereus dautwitzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalocereus dautwitzii?

Cephalocereus dautwitzii

What type of plant is Cephalocereus dautwitzii?

Cactus

Where is Cephalocereus dautwitzii 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

Andreas Voss (1857-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voss' in the authors string.
Ludwig Seitz (1792-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seitz' in the authors string.